Saltonstall Sr Cit Cen Public Housing Medford, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Saltonstall Sr Cit Cen is a Public Housing community in Medford, MA with 281 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $756/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 20 months.
281
total units
95%
occupancy
$756
avg resident rent
20 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 22 Allston St, Medford, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $31,176/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,468/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 53% |
How to apply at Saltonstall Sr Cit Cen
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 22 Allston St, 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 (~$756/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Medford
- Riverside Towers PB Section 8
- 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 | 1.1 km |
| Clarendon Hill Towers PB Section 8 | Somerville | 1.1 km |
| Vna Senior Living Community LIHTC | Somerville | 1.1 km |
| Capen Court Apts LIHTC | Somerville | 1.1 km |
| Millbrook Square Apartments PB Section 8 | Arlington | 2.5 km |
| Walden Square Apts LIHTC | Cambridge | 3.3 km |
| Briston Arms LIHTC | Cambridge | 3.3 km |
| Briston Arms PB Section 8 | Cambridge | 3.3 km |
← All subsidized housing in Medford
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Saltonstall Sr Cit Cen 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 Saltonstall Sr Cit Cen?
Residents report average rents near $756/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 Saltonstall Sr Cit Cen?
Contact the management office at 22 Allston St 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.