Charles A. Lawless Apts. Public Housing Waltham, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Charles A. Lawless Apts. is a Public Housing community in Waltham, MA with 265 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $498/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 22 months.
265
total units
96%
occupancy
$498
avg resident rent
22 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 48 Pine St, Waltham, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $21,286/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,667/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Charles A. Lawless Apts.
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 48 Pine St, Waltham; 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 (~$498/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Waltham
- Francis Cabot Lowell Mill I PB Section 8
- Francis Cabot Lowell Mill Ii PB Section 8
- Saint Mary Apartments §202 Senior
- Waltham Properties §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| California Street Corp §811 | Newton | 2 km |
| Peirce House PB Section 8 | Newton | 2.4 km |
| St Joseph & Aposs Hall LIHTC | Watertown | 2.5 km |
| Nonantum Village Public Housing | Newton | 2.8 km |
| Nonantum Village Place §202 Senior | Newton | 2.8 km |
| 1060 Belmont St LIHTCPB Section 8 | Watertown | 2.8 km |
| Cabot Park Village LIHTC | Newton | 3.4 km |
| Warren House LIHTC | West Newton | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Waltham
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Charles A. Lawless Apts. have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Charles A. Lawless Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $498/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 Charles A. Lawless Apts.?
Contact the management office at 48 Pine St in Waltham. 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.