Westlawn

220 Lindsey St, New Bedford, MA 02740

Westlawn is a public housing at 220 Lindsey St in New Bedford, MA 02740, with 219 apartments.

At a glance

• 219 apartments (HUD’s public housing records)

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

Income-restricted housing

Westlawn is in Federal public housing.

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

Getting around

Walkability: 68 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• New Bedford (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line), 1.0 mi
• Church Street (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line), 2.4 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Mill St and Lindsey St (SRTA 9 210), 0.2 mi
• Park St and Maxfield St (SRTA 206), 0.3 mi
• Srta (GATRA · SRTA 9 9X 201), 0.9 mi

Public schools nearby

• Thomas R Rodman (elementary, grades K–5), 0.3 mi
• Keith Middle School (middle, grades 6–8), 0.5 mi
• New Bedford High (high, grades 9–12), 0.3 mi

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

Questions about Westlawn

How many units are in Westlawn?

Westlawn has 219 apartments, according to HUD’s public housing records.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Westlawn right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Westlawn comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Westlawn?

New Bedford (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line) is 1.0 mile away, in a straight line.

Is Westlawn income-restricted housing?

Yes. Westlawn is in Federal public housing. Apply through the local housing authority.

Buildings near Westlawn

• United Front Two — 285 Ash St, 85 apartments, 0.6 mi
• King Village — 276 Cottage St, 68 apartments, 0.6 mi
• Bedford towers — 231 Middle St, 117 apartments · built 1977 · 7 floors, 0.7 mi
• The Roosevelt — 415 County St, 73 apartments · built 1924 · 5 floors · 2 listed now, 0.9 mi
• The Regency — 800–802 Pleasant St, 129 apartments · built 1986 · 15 floors, 0.9 mi
• Melville Towers — 850 Pleasant St, 327 apartments · built 1976 · 11 floors, 0.9 mi
• Wamsutta Apartments — 184 State St, 78 apartments, 1 mi
• Olympia Towers — 671 Purchase St, 90 apartments · built 1918 · 10 floors, 1 mi

More: all 22 large buildings in New Bedford · New Bedford homes for sale and rent

Sources

• HUD Public Housing Developments

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 Westlawn or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].