Arsenal Apts PB Section 8 Watertown, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Arsenal Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Watertown, MA with 156 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $399/month on average.
156
total units
99%
occupancy
$399
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 465 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $16,921/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,861/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 79% |
How to apply at Arsenal Apts
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 465 Arsenal St, Watertown; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$399/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Watertown
- Brigham House LIHTC
- Coolidge School Apts LIHTC
- St Joseph & Aposs Hall LIHTC
- 1060 Belmont St LIHTCPB Section 8
- Beaverbrook Step PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charlesview Redevelopment LIHTC | Boston | 1.7 km |
| Tc Charlesview Apts LIHTC | Brighton | 1.7 km |
| Charlesview Incorporated PB Section 8 | Boston | 1.7 km |
| Commonwealth Public Housing | Brighton | 2 km |
| Commonwealth Elderly-fidelis Way Public Housing | Brighton | 2 km |
| Leventhal House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 2.4 km |
| Leventhal House PB Section 8 | Brighton | 2.4 km |
| Ulin House PB Section 8 | Brighton | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Watertown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Arsenal Apts have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Arsenal Apts?
Residents report average rents near $399/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Arsenal Apts?
Contact the management office at 465 Arsenal St in Watertown. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.