Water Street Apartments PB Section 8 Medford, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Water Street Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Medford, MA with 35 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $569/month on average.
35
total units
97%
occupancy
$569
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 Water St, Medford, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $24,588/yr |
| Average personal income | $22,066/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 80% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Water Street Apartments
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 42 Water 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 (~$569/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Medford
- Saltonstall Sr Cit Cen Public Housing
- Riverside Towers PB Section 8
- Laprise Village Public Housing
- Weldon Manor Public Housing
- 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 Water Street Apartments 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 Water Street Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $569/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 Water Street Apartments?
Contact the management office at 42 Water 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.