Waterview Apts PB Section 8 South Boston, MA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Waterview Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in South Boston, MA with 49 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $634/month on average.
49
total units
98%
occupancy
$634
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1350 Columbia Rd, South Boston, MA Map → |
| Average household income | $27,000/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,454/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 70% |
How to apply at Waterview Apts
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 1350 Columbia Rd, South Boston; 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 (~$634/mo average here).
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- South Boston Elderly Housing §202 Senior
- Father Walter J Martin Cooperative Homes LIHTC
- John Boyle O'reilly School Apts. PB Section 8
- Bay Cove Group Homes Iii PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harbor Point LIHTC | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Harbor Point Apartments PB Section 8 | Dorchester | 1.4 km |
| Castle Square I LIHTC | Boston | 2 km |
| Ruth Lillian Barkley Apartments Public Housing | Boston | 2 km |
| Tai Tung Village PB Section 8 | Boston | 2.4 km |
| Roxse Residences PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.5 km |
| Mandela Homes PB Section 8 | Roxbury | 2.5 km |
| Castle Square Ii LIHTC | Boston | 2.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in South Boston
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Waterview Apts 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 Waterview Apts?
Residents report average rents near $634/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 Waterview Apts?
Contact the management office at 1350 Columbia Rd in South Boston. 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.