Columbia Apts PB Section 8 Los Angeles, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Columbia Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Los Angeles, CA with 127 units reporting 94% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $404/month on average.
127
total units
94%
occupancy
$404
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1043 S Kingsley Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90006 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,550/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,773/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 90% |
How to apply at Columbia 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 1043 S Kingsley Dr, Los Angeles; 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 (~$404/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Casa Development PB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 0.8 km |
| Wilshire Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 1.1 km |
| Wilshire Towers PB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 1.1 km |
| 615 Manhattan Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 1.4 km |
| Dolores Frances Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 1.7 km |
| Parkview Apts LIHTC | Los Angeles | 2 km |
| Macarthur Park Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2 km |
| Mac Arthur Park Towers PB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Columbia 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 Columbia Apts?
Residents report average rents near $404/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 Columbia Apts?
Contact the management office at 1043 S Kingsley Dr in Los Angeles. 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.