Mystic View Apt Public Housing Somerville, MA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Mystic View Apt is a Public Housing community in Somerville, MA with 215 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $1,002/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 14 months.

215
total units
98%
occupancy
$1,002
avg resident rent
14 mo
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Public Housing
Address70 River Rd, Somerville, MA Map →
Average household income$41,430/yr
Average personal income$14,145/yr
People per unit2.9
Moved in within last year6%
Households below 30% AMI61%
Households below 50% AMI86%
One-bedroom share10%

How to apply at Mystic View Apt

Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 70 River Rd, Somerville; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$1,002/mo average here).

Other subsidized housing in Somerville

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
Laprise Village Public HousingMedford1.1 km
Riverside Towers PB Section 8Medford2.8 km
Pleasant St Public HousingMalden3.3 km
Charlestown Public HousingCharlestown3.4 km
Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8Charlestown3.4 km
Walden Square Apts LIHTCCambridge3.5 km
Chelsea Village PB Section 8Chelsea3.5 km
Briston Arms LIHTCCambridge3.5 km

← All subsidized housing in Somerville

Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Mystic View Apt 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 Mystic View Apt?
Residents report average rents near $1,002/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 Mystic View Apt?
Contact the management office at 70 River Rd in Somerville. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.