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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 River Rd, Somerville, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $41,430/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,145/yr |
| People per unit | 2.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 61% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 86% |
| One-bedroom share | 10% |
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 70 River Rd, Somerville; 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 (~$1,002/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Somerville
- Clarendon Hill Towers LIHTC
- Brady Towers Public Housing
- Clarendon Hill Towers PB Section 8
- Cobble Hill Apts PB Section 8
- Bryant Manor / Somerville H.a. PB Section 8
- B F Faulkner Tower PB Section 8
- Vna Senior Living Community LIHTC
- Visiting Nurse Assisted Living Community LIHTC
- Capen Court Apts LIHTC
- Pearl Street Park PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laprise Village Public Housing | Medford | 1.1 km |
| Riverside Towers PB Section 8 | Medford | 2.8 km |
| Pleasant St Public Housing | Malden | 3.3 km |
| Charlestown Public Housing | Charlestown | 3.4 km |
| Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8 | Charlestown | 3.4 km |
| Walden Square Apts LIHTC | Cambridge | 3.5 km |
| Chelsea Village PB Section 8 | Chelsea | 3.5 km |
| Briston Arms LIHTC | Cambridge | 3.5 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.