General Warren Public Housing Charlestown, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
General Warren is a Public Housing community in Charlestown, MA with 95 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $436/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 33 months.
95
total units
89%
occupancy
$436
avg resident rent
33 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 54 Washington St, Charlestown, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $18,554/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,930/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 98% |
How to apply at General Warren
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 54 Washington St, 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 (~$436/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Charlestown
- Charlestown Public Housing
- Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8
- City Square Elderly Housing PB Section 8
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cobble Hill Apts PB Section 8 | Somerville | 1.4 km |
| Castle Square Ii LIHTC | Boston | 2.2 km |
| Castle Square PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.2 km |
| South Cove Plaza LIHTC | Boston | 2.2 km |
| South Cove Apartments PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.2 km |
| 140 Clarendon LIHTCPB Section 8 | Boston | 2.2 km |
| New Mass Pike Towers LIHTC | Boston | 2.2 km |
| Tai Tung Village PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Charlestown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does General Warren 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 General Warren?
Residents report average rents near $436/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 General Warren?
Contact the management office at 54 Washington St 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.