Mishawum Park Apts PB Section 8 Charlestown, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mishawum Park Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Charlestown, MA with 64 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $516/month on average.
64
total units
98%
occupancy
$516
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 Dunstable St, Charlestown, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $21,310/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,568/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 95% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 24% |
How to apply at Mishawum Park 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 3 Dunstable 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 (~$516/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Charlestown
- Charlestown Public Housing
- 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
- 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 | 0.8 km |
| Shore Plaza East PB Section 8 | East Boston | 2.5 km |
| Brady Towers Public Housing | Somerville | 2.5 km |
| Mystic View Apt Public Housing | Somerville | 2.8 km |
| Castle Square Ii LIHTC | Boston | 3.3 km |
| Castle Square PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.3 km |
| South Cove Plaza LIHTC | Boston | 3.3 km |
| South Cove Apartments PB Section 8 | Boston | 3.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mishawum Park 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 Mishawum Park Apts?
Residents report average rents near $516/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 Mishawum Park Apts?
Contact the management office at 3 Dunstable 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.