How many low income apartments are in Charlestown, MA?

HUD administrative data tracks 10 subsidized properties in Charlestown with approximately 1,776 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Charlestown?

Tenant-paid rents in Charlestown's assisted buildings typically range from about $436 to $757 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Charlestown?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Charlestown?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Suffolk County: about $2,476/mo for one-bedroom and $2,941/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Charlestown, MA

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Charlestown with roughly 1,776 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $436 to $757 per month. Median reported wait: about 33 months.

assisted properties

1,776

subsidized units

$597

typical rent

33 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Charlestown

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Charlestown

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Charlestown Public Housing	970	$614	—
Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8	262	$754	—
City Square Elderly Housing PB Section 8	119	$464	—
General Warren Public Housing	95	$436	33 mo
Urban Edge Apts LIHTC	82	—	—
Zelma Lacey House LIHTC	66	—	—
Mishawum Park Apts PB Section 8	64	$516	—
Building 104 LIHTC	46	—	—
Robert A. Georgine Towers §202 Senior	42	$438	—
Mary Colbert Apartments PB Section 8	30	$757	—

Section 8 apartments in Charlestown (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Charles Newtown Cooperative PB Section 8	262	$754	—
City Square Elderly Housing PB Section 8	119	$464	—
Mishawum Park Apts PB Section 8	64	$516	—
Mary Colbert Apartments PB Section 8	30	$757	—

Public housing developments in Charlestown

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Charlestown Public Housing	970	$614	—
General Warren Public Housing	95	$436	33 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Charlestown

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Urban Edge Apts LIHTC	82	—	—
Zelma Lacey House LIHTC	66	—	—
Building 104 LIHTC	46	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Suffolk County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Suffolk County: studio $2,359, 1-BR $2,476, 2-BR $2,941, 3-BR $3,526, 4-BR $3,894.

Full FMR table for Suffolk County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Charlestown

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.