The Indie

Exterior of The Indie in Allston
  • Exterior of The Indie in Allston
  • Clubhouse at The Indie in Allston
  • Sky Deck at The Indie in Allston
  • Maker Space at The Indie in Allston
  • Sky Lounge at The Indie in Allston
BPDA APARTMENT RENTALS

The Indie

35-43 Braintree Street Allston, MA 02134

The Indie is revolutionizing the way you live, work, play and create. We know that the art of living now is all about fluidity: between work and home, creating and consuming, learning and doing. Airy modern apartments feature thoughtfully designed kitchen and in-home laundry. Choose the space that suits you best as we offer studio, one bedroom, two bedroom and three-bedroom floorplans. The community is pet-friendly and our designated work-from-home pods have been created to be both stylish and functional.

Our amenity spaces are meant to be experienced. From a sky lounge with chefs' kitchen, a rooftop terrace, media center, arcade, maker space and so much more, there is something for everyone. Green spaces throughout the community and a dedicated package delivery area provide additional conveniences. A parking garage and bicycle parking offer options for everyone making The Indie the perfect choice for those on the go. 21 of the 149 units are designated as income-restricted and will be rented to households making at or below 60% AMI, 70%, AMI, or 80% AMI (Area Median Income). The four 60% AMI units will be reserved for Boston-Certified Artists only.

FEATURES

Elevator
On-Site Parking (additional fees apply)
On-Site Storage (additional fees apply)
Bike Storage
Smart Package Room
Internal Community Arts Program
Library
Art Gallery
Maker's Room
Work Pods
Sky Deck
Sky Lounge (with chef's kitchen)
Arcade
Media Center
Community Green Space

The arcade at The Indie in Allston

NEIGHBORHOOD

Discover the best in modern living at The Indie, located in the vibrant neighborhood of Allston. Allston is known for its dynamic energy, eclectic mix of restaurants and night life, corporate office hubs at Boston Landing and several cultural attractions. The Indie offers a convenient location with easy access to the MBTA Commuter Rail, I-90 and I-93, making it easy for you to commute to work or enjoy weekend activities wherever the mood may take you!

Jackson Mann K-8 School (0.3 miles), Various Private Schools within (0.5 miles), USPS (0.2 miles), Brighton High School (1.0 miles), St Elizabeth’s Medical Center (1.0 miles), Franciscan Children’s Hospital (1.0 miles), Brighton Marine Health Center (1.0 miles), Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library (0.6 miles), Jackson Mann Community Center (0.3 miles), Zabota Community Center (0.5 miles), Mansfield Street Dog Park (0.3 miles), Penniman Road Play Area (0.2 miles), Star Market -2 locations (both 0.7 miles)

MBTA Bus Routes: 64, 66, 501, 503 (0.2 miles), Cambridge Street. MBTA Bus Route: 51, 57, 57A, 66, 501, and 503 (0.3 miles), The Boston Landing commuter rail station (0.3 miles), Green B Line (0.5 miles).

FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED / PROCESS

Please note, this is not a lottery. Applications for The Indie are processed on a first come, first served basis, as apartments become available.

If there is no current availability, applications are added to the waiting list and initially reviewed upon receipt to ensure completion and proper documentation only. Applications will then be reviewed for eligibility when they are reached on the waiting list.

Applicants will be emailed upon receipt of their application and upon each application review. Please check your email regularly. 

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY / AVAILABILITY & ELIGIBILITY

The Indie is a mixed-income community offering BPDA affordable apartment rentals. Eligibility and income restrictions apply. Find current availability and income limits in the table below.

Minimum income limits apply unless the household receives mobile housing assistance (including, but not limited to: VASH, Section 8 and MRVP).

Minimum income limits apply unless the household receives mobile housing assistance (including, but not limited to: VASH, Section 8 and MRVP).

  • Program: Boston and Planning Development Agency (BPDA)
  • Artist Restriction: Four, 60% AMI units are restricted to applicants who are City of Boston Certified Artists. To learn more about obtaining artist certification, please click here.
  • Number of Income-Restricted Apartments: 21 (Seven, 70% Compact Studio Units, Four, 70% 1-Bedroom Units, Two, 70% 2-Bedroom Units, Two, 70% 3-Bedroom Units, Two, 80% 2-Bedroom Units & Four, 80% 3-Bedroom Units. The Three, 60% Studio and One, 60% 1-Bedroom Units are reserved for Boston-Certified Artists Only)
  • Apartment Sizes: Compact Studio, Studio, 1-Bedroom, 2-Bedroom, & 3-Bedroom
  • Income-Restricted, ADA-Accessible Apartments: 8 (Three, 70% Compact Studio Units, One, 70% 3-Bedroom Unit, & One, 80% 2-Bedroom Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments; One, 70% Compact Studio Unit, One, 70% 1-Bedroom Unit, & One, 70% 2-Bedroom Unit built out for Households that are Deaf/Hard of Hearing)
  • Maximum Income Limits: 60% AMI, 70% AMI, & 80% AMI (Area Median Income)
  • Asset Limits: $75,000 (60% AMI & 70% AMI); $100,000 (80% AMI)

Asset Limits do not include retirement but do include the assessed value of real estate owned by applicants.

Income and rent limits are determined by the BPDA on an annual basis. To find out more about the current year’s limits, please visit this link.

Current Rental Availability

Property# BedsRentMinimum IncomeIncome Limit (AMI)Units AvailableAccessible Units
Beacham Street Apartments1-Bedroom$2,257$67,71080%51 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
536 BroadwayStudio$2,056$61,68080%10
536 Broadway1-Bedroom$2,324$69,72080%10
536 Broadway2-Bedroom$2,567$77,01080%10
404 Lowell Street2-Bedroom$2,689$80,67080%10
The Signal BuildingStudio$1,531$45,93080%31 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
The Signal Building1-Bedroom (Certified-Artists Only Units)$1,793$53,79080%4 (Certified-Artists Only Units)0
The Signal Building1-Bedroom (ADA-H Unit)$1,793$53,79080%1 (ADA-H Unit)1 Unit built out for Households that are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
The Signal Building2-Bedroom$2,033$60,99080%10
HEW At 1515Studio (Certified-Artist Only Units)$930$27,90050%5 (Certified-Artists Only Units)0
HEW At 15151-Bedroom (Certified-Artists Only Units)$1,091$32,73050%2 (Certified-Artists Only Units)0
HEW At 15152-Bedroom (ADA-M Certified-Artists Only Unit)$1,232$36,96050%1 (ADA-M Certified-Artists Only Unit)1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
HEW At 1515Studio$1,330$39,90070%20
HEW At 15151-Bedroom$1,559$46,77070%71 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
HEW At 15152-Bedroom$1,766$52,98070%20
HEW At 1515Studio (ADA-M & ADA-MH Units)$1,531$45,93080%2 (ADA-M & ADA-MH Units)1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments; 1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments and/or that are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
HEW At 15151-Bedroom$2,261$67,83080% (Minimum) - 100% (Maximum)10
HEW At 15152-Bedroom$2,567$77,01080% (Minimum) - 100% (Maximum)20
HEW At 1515Studio$2,333$69,990100% (Minimum) - 120% (Maximum)10
HEW At 15151-Bedroom$2,728$81,840100% (Minimum) - 120% (Maximum)10
MaxwellStudio$2,064$61,92080%70
Maxwell1-Bedroom$2,346$70,41080%80
Maxwell2-Bedroom$2,597$87,93080%70
MaxwellStudio (ADA-M Unit)$2,064$61,92080%1 (ADA Unit)1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Maxwell1-Bedroom (ADA-M Units)$2,327$69,81080%4 (ADA-M Units)4 Units built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Maxwell2-Bedroom (ADA-M Units)$2,571$77,13080%2 (ADA-M Units)2 Units built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
7Ink 4-Bedroom Co-Living Unit$1,174$35,22070%4 (SRO Units)0
The GuildStudio$748$21,44250%31 Unit built out for Households that are Deaf/Hard of Hearing
The Guild3-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit)$874$32,16350%1 (ADA-M Unit)1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
The GuildStudio$1,418$57,10151% (Minimum) - 80% (Maximum)30
The GuildStudio$2,088$91,20181% (Minimum) - 110% (Maximum)10
The Guild3-Bedroom$2,884$117,25181% (Minimum) - 110% (Maximum)10
Reserve at Burlington 1-Bedroom (ADA-M Unit)$2,467$65,12980%1 (ADA-M Unit)1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
302 Broadway 1-Bedroom$2,346$70,38080% 10
IdylStudio (ADA-M Units)$1,330$39,90070%1 (ADA-M Units)1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Idyl1 Bedroom (ADA-M Units)$1,559$46,77070%11 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Cedar Place1-Bedroom$2,058$61,74080%10
The Nines2-Bedroom$2,721$81,63080%20
The Nines1-Bedroom$2,465$73,95080%20
The NinesStudio$2,172$65,16080%10
Orchards2-Bedroom $2,154$51,69680%41 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Emery Flats Studio (ADA-M Unit)$2,131$63,93080%1 (ADA-M Unit)1 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Bremen 282Studio (Certified-Artists Only Units)$1,130$33,90060%4 (Certified-Artists Only Units)0
Prynne Hills1-Bedroom $1,899$56,97080%30
Prynne Hills2-Bedroom $2,199$65,97080%41 Unit built out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Essex Landing 1-Bedroom $2,257$67,71080%41 Unit Build out for Households with Mobility Impairments
Cable Mills 2-Bedroom Condo$185,000 (Purchase Price)-80%10
Village Green1-Bedroom$2,050$61,50080%20
Residences at 581 Salem Street 1-Bedroom$1,905$57,15080%10
Tremont 1-Bedroom $2,467$84,66780%10
Tremont 2-Bedroom $2,746$94,24380%10
The BonMicro Studio$2,100$63,000120%10
27 Water St. 2-Bedroom$2,541$76,23080%10

BPDA Income Limits for 2024

Household Size70% AMI80% AMI90% AMI100% AMI110% AMI120% AMI150% AMI
1 Person$80,010$91,440$102,870$114,300$125,730$137,160$171,450
2 Person $91,420$104,480$117,540$130,600$143,600$156,720$195,900
3 Person$102,830$117,520$132,210$146,900$161,590$168,940$220,350
4 Person$114,240$130,560$146,880$163,200$179,520$187,680$244,800
5 Person$123,410$141,040$158,670$176,300$193,930$202,750$264,450
6 Person$132,580$151,520$170,460$189,400$208,340$217,810$284,100

NEXT STEPS

The next step is to request a rental application, and then complete and submit your application. Applications will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If there is no current vacancy, you’ll be added to our waitlist in the order received.

Request Application

 

Email: TheIndie@MaloneyProperties.com Phone: (617) 639-3064 Ext 734 | US Relay 711

Free language assistance is available for those whose primary language is not English or have limited English proficiency. For more information or reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, please contact us.

INCOME & ELIGIBILITY QUESTIONS / FAQ

How is my income calculated?
The household income is calculated based on the gross income of the household. Commissions, bonuses and other regular payments are included and considered part of the gross annual income.

I didn’t file taxes last year. What do I need to provide?
Individuals or households who did not file taxes must provide a verification of non-filing from the IRS in lieu of a tax return. To obtain the verification of non-filing, applicants should fill out a 4506-T form and file it by mail or hand-deliver it to an IRS office. The IRS will mail back a letter of verification which must be provided with the income materials given to the marketing agent. See the IRS website to download a 4506-T form.

I received a pay raise between the time I picked up an application and the time I was income certified and now I am over the income limit. What do I do?
Income is calculated at the time the applicant submits an application to the lottery agent, not during the application process or at the time of the lottery. Eligibility must be maintained from the time of the application pick up until after income certification verification. Unfortunately, if an applicant’s income is over the income limit, the applicant will not be eligible for the particular unit for which they applied.

I have children in school/college, how does this affect my application?
Income from children in school/college under the age of 18 is not considered towards the income of the household.

Are student loans considered income?
Student loans are not considered income and may not be used to income qualify.

I am separated from my spouse, does this affect my application?
Legally married couples shall both be considered part of the household, even if separated. Applicants with additional questions regarding this policy must speak with the marketing agent/seller.

I would like to appeal a decision regarding income eligibility. How do I appeal? Applicants who are rejected will receive a rejection letter in writing and will be given 7 days for the opportunity to appeal the decision.

PROPERTY & COMMUNITY QUESTIONS / FAQ

Property Questions:

What are the move-in fees? Security deposit of $750 for approved applicants. For conditional approvals (households with little to no income), the security deposit will be determined by our third party, “The Guarantors,’ and cannot exceed one month’s rent.

What utilities are included in the rent? None. Tenants are responsible for all utilities including gas (heating/cooling & hot water), electricity (cooking & laundry), water/sewer, & cable/internet (optional).

Is the stove electric or gas? Electric.

Is the washer/dryer included? Yes. In-unit (Electric).

Is parking available? There are 33 garage parking spaces, including 3 accessible spaces. 9 are regular parking spaces & 21 spaces are in parking stackers. Parking is available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis for an additional $250/month.

Note: As a project developed under the City of Boston’s Compact Living Policy Pilot, residents will not be allowed to obtain residential parking permits. They will be notified of this before signing a lease by Management. Per the Policy, “Developers of projects with Compact Living units must notify prospective residents about the inability to obtain residential parking permits before signing a lease or purchasing a unit.”

Is storage available? Additional storage is available to rent on a first-come, first-served basis for an additional $100/month.

What is the pet policy? 2 pet per unit is allowed. Residents must provide Veterinarian proof of immunization, breed, age and anticipated full grown weight. Breed restrictions apply.

If you have additional questions about this property, please contact us using the contact form or contact information below.

Tel: (617) 639-3064 Ext 734 – US Relay 711
Email: TheIndie@MaloneyProperties.com