Charlestown Public Housing Charlestown, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Charlestown is a Public Housing community in Charlestown, MA with 970 units reporting 64% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $614/month on average.
970
total units
64%
occupancy
$614
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 82 Walford Way, Charlestown, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $26,441/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,989/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 36% |
How to apply at Charlestown
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 82 Walford Way, Charlestown; 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 (~$614/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Charlestown
- Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8
- City Square Elderly Housing PB Section 8
- General Warren Public Housing
- Urban Edge Apts LIHTC
- Zelma Lacey House LIHTC
- Mishawum Park Apts PB Section 8
- Building 104 LIHTC
- Robert A. Georgine Towers §202 Senior
- Mary Colbert Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shore Plaza East PB Section 8 | East Boston | 1.7 km |
| Cobble Hill Apts PB Section 8 | Somerville | 1.7 km |
| Tai Tung Village PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.3 km |
| Castle Square Ii LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Castle Square PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
| Brady Towers Public Housing | Somerville | 3.4 km |
| South Cove Plaza LIHTC | Boston | 3.4 km |
| South Cove Apartments PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Charlestown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Charlestown 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 Charlestown?
Residents report average rents near $614/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 Charlestown?
Contact the management office at 82 Walford Way in Charlestown. 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.