Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments

42 Harrison Archway, Boston, MA 02118

Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments is a public housing at 42 Harrison Archway in South End, Boston, MA 02118, with 414 apartments.

At a glance

414 apartments (HUD’s public housing records)

No homes in Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments is in Federal public housing.

Boston Housing Authority: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 100 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

Back Bay (MBTA · Amtrak Orange Line Framingham/Worcester Line Franklin/Foxboro Line), 0.6 mi
Massachusetts Avenue (MBTA Orange Line), 0.7 mi
Broadway (MBTA Red Line), 0.7 mi

Closest bus stops:

Harrison Ave opp Plympton St (MBTA 8 10), under 0.1 mi
Washington St @ W Dedham St (MBTA SL4 SL5), under 0.1 mi
Nubian (MBTA 1 8 14), 1.0 mi

Public schools nearby

Blackstone Elementary School (elementary, grades PK–6), 0.1 mi
Melvin H. King South End Academy (high, grades 2–12), 0.4 mi

The district decides which school serves an address. Distances are straight-line.

Questions about Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments

How many units are in Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments?

Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments has 414 apartments, according to HUD’s public housing records.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments?

Back Bay (MBTA · Amtrak Orange Line Framingham/Worcester Line) is 0.6 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments income-restricted housing?

Yes. Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments is in Federal public housing. Apply through the local housing authority.

Buildings near Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments

The Smith — 700 Harrison Ave, 84 condos · built 2006 · 6 floors · 2 listed now, 0.1 mi
Ruth Barkley Apartments — 1472 Washington St, 414 apartments · built 1950, 0.1 mi
Viviendas — 4A W Dedham St, 185 apartments, 0.1 mi
East Canton Street Apartments — 79 E Canton St, 80 apartments, 0.1 mi
Viviendas Apartments — 100 E Dedham St, 181 apartments, 0.1 mi
Girard Apartments — 89 Union Park St, 85 apartments, 0.1 mi
Bradley Properties — 336 Shawmut Ave, 71 apartments, 0.2 mi
Villa Victoria — 393 Shawmut Ave, 190 apartments, 0.2 mi

More: all 300 large buildings in Boston · Boston homes for sale and rent · South End neighborhood guide

Sources

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].