Charlestown Apartments

82 Walford Way, Boston, MA 02129

Charlestown Apartments is a public housing at 82 Walford Way in Charlestown, Boston, MA 02129, with 1,104 apartments.

At a glance

• 1,104 apartments (the housing authority)
• Bedrooms: 354 1-bedroom, 426 2-bedroom, 255 3-bedroom, 69 4+ bedroom

No homes in Charlestown Apartments are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

Charlestown Apartments is in Federal public housing.

Boston Housing Authority: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 97 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Community College (MBTA Orange Line), 0.7 mi
• North Station (MBTA · Amtrak Orange Line Green Line D·E Fitchburg Line), 0.9 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Bunker Hill St @ Ferrin St (MBTA 93), under 0.1 mi
• Warren St @ Church St (MBTA 92), 0.4 mi
• N Washington St @ Medford St (MBTA 92 93 111), 0.9 mi

Public schools nearby

• Harvard-Kent Elementary School (elementary, grades PK–6), 0.1 mi
• Charlestown High School (high, grades 7–12), 0.2 mi

The district decides which school serves an address. Distances are straight-line.

Questions about Charlestown Apartments

How many units are in Charlestown Apartments?

Charlestown Apartments has 1,104 apartments, according to the housing authority.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Charlestown Apartments right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Charlestown Apartments comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Charlestown Apartments?

Community College (MBTA Orange Line) is 0.7 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Charlestown Apartments income-restricted housing?

Yes. Charlestown Apartments is in Federal public housing. Apply through Boston Housing Authority.

Buildings near Charlestown Apartments

• The Cooperative of CharlesNEWtown — 32 Old Landing Way, 262 apartments, 0.2 mi
• Rope Walk — 97 Fifth St, 97 apartments · built 1834 · 2 floors, 0.2 mi
• The Basilica — Sixteenth St, 87 condos · built 1920 · 4 floors · 7 listed now, 0.4 mi
• Foundry — 42 Eighth St, 367 condos · built 1899 · 6 floors · 5 listed now, 0.4 mi
• City Square Elderly Housing — 42 Park St, 120 apartments, 0.4 mi
• Courtyard Condos — 88 Main St, 81 condos · built 1986 · 4 floors · 1 listed now, 0.4 mi
• Flagship Wharf — 197 Eighth St, 200 condos · built 1989 · 11 floors, 0.5 mi
• Zelma Lacey House — 9 W School St, 66 apartments, 0.5 mi

More: all 300 large buildings in Boston · Boston homes for sale and rent · Charlestown neighborhood guide

Sources

• Housing authority development tables (EOHLC annual plans and authority sites)
• HUD Public Housing Developments
• OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in Charlestown Apartments or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].