Riverside Towers PB Section 8 Medford, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Riverside Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Medford, MA with 199 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $624/month on average.
199
total units
98%
occupancy
$624
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 99 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $26,462/yr |
| Average personal income | $21,299/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 81% |
How to apply at Riverside Towers
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 99 Riverside Ave, Medford; 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 (~$624/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Medford
- Saltonstall Sr Cit Cen Public Housing
- Laprise Village Public Housing
- Weldon Manor Public Housing
- Water Street Apartments PB Section 8
- Wolcott Street 81 §811
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clarendon Hill Towers LIHTC | Somerville | 2 km |
| Clarendon Hill Towers PB Section 8 | Somerville | 2 km |
| Pleasant St Public Housing | Malden | 2 km |
| Vna Senior Living Community LIHTC | Somerville | 2 km |
| Capen Court Apts LIHTC | Somerville | 2 km |
| Pearl Street Public Housing | Malden | 2.5 km |
| Monsignor Neagle Apts. §202 Senior | Malden | 2.5 km |
| Mystic View Apt Public Housing | Somerville | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Medford
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Riverside Towers 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 Riverside Towers?
Residents report average rents near $624/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 Riverside Towers?
Contact the management office at 99 Riverside Ave in Medford. 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.