Low-income apartments and rental assistance options in California – including subsidized, public, senior, HUD, and other government housing programs.
Low Income Renters looking for safe, affordable housing in California search these cities and counties most often:
| Search | About the Results |
|---|---|
| Anaheim, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in Anaheim where there are 84+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| Bakersfield, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in Bakersfield where there are 125+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| Berkeley, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in Berkeley where there are 61+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| Chico, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in Chico where there are 67+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| Davis, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in Davis where there are 74+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| Fairfield, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in Fairfield where there are 68+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| Fresno, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in Fresno where there are 124+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| Los Angeles, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in Los Angeles where there are 1,090+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| Oakland, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in Oakland where there are 245+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| Redding, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in Redding where there are 66+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| Roseville, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in Roseville where there are 83+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| Sacramento, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in Sacramento where there are 372+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| Salinas, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in Salinas where there are 63+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| San Diego, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in San Diego where there are 259+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| San Francisco, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in San Francisco where there are 355+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| San Jose, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in San Jose where there are 233+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| Santa Ana, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in Santa Ana where there are 64+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| Santa Rosa, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in Santa Rosa where there are 92+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| Stockton, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in Stockton where there are 90+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| Vallejo, CA Affordable Housing | Discover affordable housing in Vallejo where there are 104+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now. |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons at Compton, Casa Dominguez, Jasmine Gardens, Villa Nueva, Equa and West Carson Villas Apartments | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Encanto Court, Terra Bella, Arboleda Senior and Bellflower Friendship Apartments | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Sierra Bonita Apartments | Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland, California | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher | Open Soon |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| City and County 3, 4, and 5-Bedroom | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Phoenix Park 4-Bedroom | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Mirasol Village | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| City Housing 4 and 5-Bedroom | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Marina Vista 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Multi-Family | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| County Housing 5-Bedroom | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Alder Grove 2, 3, 4, and 5-Bedroom Multi-Family | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| County Housing 4-Bedroom | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Marina Vista, and Alder Grove 1-Bedroom Multi-Family | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Marina Vista 5-Bedroom Multi-Family | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Walnut Grove | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Oak Park Terrace | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Affordable Housing Moderate Rehab Program Single Room Occupancy (SRO) | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mariposa Commons, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Esperanza Commons, 1 and 4-Bedroom | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the County of Kern | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Terraces Senior Apartments | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| St Matthews Apartments, Single Room Occupancy (SRO) | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Now |
| Serenity Senior Apartments, 2-Bedroom | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Now |
| Half Moon Village, 2-Bedroom | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Now |
| San Mateo County, California Moving to Work | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the City of Riverbank | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Colton and Maplewood Homes, 5-Bedroom | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Crestview Terrace, 4 and 5-Bedroom | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Chino, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Barstow, 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Loma Linda Veterans Village, 2 and 3-Bedroom | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Colton Senior, Studio and 2-Bedroom | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Barstow Senior and Meadowbrook Towers Apartments, 1-Bedroom | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Desert Village, Vista Del Sol Se and Yucaipa Crest Senior Apartments, 2-Bedroom | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Harrys House of Golden Inn & Village, Affordable | Other Senior | Open Now |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the City of Needles | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Leaf Meadows | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Housing Authority of the County of Stanislaus | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Limited | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Riverside County, California | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Moderate Rehabilitation | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tulare County, California | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Housing Authority of Tulare County | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Senior Housing | Other Senior | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| South County | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Salinas | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| One Parkside, Salinas | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Villa Sur Motel, Studio, Affordable Housing | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Woodward Family Apartments, 2 and 3-Bedroom | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| North Creek Crossings ll | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| The Foundation | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Chico | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Oroville | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Gridley and Biggs | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Oroville | Senior and Disabled Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Farm Labor Housing | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Creekside Place Apartments | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| The Sunrise Village Senior Apartments, 1 and 2-Bedroom | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Liberty Bell Courtyards, 1 and 2-Bedroom | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| USDA Farm Labor Housing | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Cottonwood Meadows Fair Market Rent Near-Elderly/Disabled | Other Senior and Disabled | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Centennial Arms | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Yuba City Migrant Housing Center | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Butte View Estates | Senior and Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Stony Creek II | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Involuntarily Displaced | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Chronic Homelessness | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| 1251 S. Eliseo Drive, Permanent Supportive Housing | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Kings County, California | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Housing Authority of Kings County | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Valhalla Pacific | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| The Legacy, Limited | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, California | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| San Diego Housing Commission | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| San Diego Housing Commission | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Non-Elderly Disabled (NED) | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SLO Villages, Madonna Road Apartments and Oak Park l & ll, 4-Bedroom | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the City of Long Beach | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the City of Madera | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Plumas County Community Development Commission & Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Plumas County Community Development Commission and Housing Authority | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Resetar Residential Hotel | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| El Centro | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Sunrise Senior Apartments | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| City of Santa Paula | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the City of Santa Barbara | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Workforce Housing | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Senior Housing - Unsubsidized | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Supportive Housing | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Downtown Workforce Housing | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| El Carrillo | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Johnson Court and Vera Cruz Village | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County, California | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads at Washington, 3 and 4-Bedroom | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Andalucía Apartments, 3-Bedroom | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard View Apartments | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Now |
| Buena Esperanza Apartments | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Westminster Crossing Apartments | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Aurora Vista Apartments | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Crossroads at Washington Apartments | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Mesa Vista Apartments | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Altrudy Senior Apartments | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Santa Angelina Senior Apartments, 1-Bedroom | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Pelican Harbor Apartments, 1-Bedroom | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Application Limit |
| Villa St. Joseph Apartments, 1-Bedroom | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Application Limit |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Burney Commons | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Orchard, Hermosa Village, Pradera, and Vintage Crossing Limited | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Buena Esperanza Limited | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Finamore Place | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Salvation Army Anaheim Center of Hope | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Limited Affordable Rental Housing Program | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Bel'Age Manor and Miracle Terrace Limited | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| El Verano Limited | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Anaheim, California | Mainstream Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Redding, California | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Redding, California | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego County, California | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Housing Authority of the County of San Diego | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Villa de Vida Poway | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Villa Lakeshore | Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Housing Authority of the County of San Diego | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Moderate Rehabilitation Program | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Schmale Senior Residence | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| The Grove | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica, California | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Below Market Rate Housing (BMH) | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the City of National City | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Hill Veterans Housing Project | Other Project Based | Open Until Further Notice |
| Hillside Senior Apartments, 1-Bedroom, 55+ | Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial Valley Housing Authority | Public Housing | Open Until Further Notice |
| Waiting List | Program | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Encinitas, California | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher | Open Until Further Notice |
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