Carson Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 Carson, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Carson Gardens Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Carson, CA with 100 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $433/month on average.
100
total units
100%
occupancy
$433
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 21811 Main St, Carson, CA 90745 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,888/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,339/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 98% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Carson Gardens 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 21811 Main St, Carson; 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 (~$433/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Carson
- Avalon Courtyard LIHTC
- Carson City Center Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Grace Avenue Housing LIHTC
- The Villaggio Ii LIHTC
- East Carson Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Carson Terrace LIHTC
- Veterans Village of Carson LIHTCPB Section 8
- Carson Colony LIHTCPB Section 8
- Arbor Green LIHTCPB Section 8
- East Carson Ii Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Manor, Inc PB Section 8 | Carson | 0.8 km |
| West Carson Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | Torrance | 1.4 km |
| Harbor Gateway §811 | Torrance | 2 km |
| Cabrillo Family Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Torrance | 2.5 km |
| Coleman Court LIHTC | Torrance | 3.4 km |
| Lomita Manor Public Housing | Lomita | 4.2 km |
| Lomita Kiwanis Garden PB Section 8 | Lomita | 4.2 km |
| Harbor Village Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Harbor City | 4.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Carson
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Carson Gardens 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 Carson Gardens Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $433/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 Carson Gardens Apartments?
Contact the management office at 21811 Main St in Carson. 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.