El Cajon Apartments PB Section 8 El Cajon, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
El Cajon Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in El Cajon, CA with 88 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $459/month on average.
88
total units
99%
occupancy
$459
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 180 Ballantyne St, El Cajon, CA 92020 Map → |
| Average household income | $18,958/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,414/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 99% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at El Cajon 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 180 Ballantyne St, El Cajon; 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 (~$459/mo average here).
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- Key Largo Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
- Lexington Avenue Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Silvercrest - El Cajon PB Section 8
- Cornerstone Place LIHTCPB Section 8
- Pinewood Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chambers Senior Residences LIHTC | El Cajon | 0.8 km |
| Solterra LIHTCPB Section 8 | El Cajon | 0.8 km |
| Genesis Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | El Cajon | 1.4 km |
| Laurel Village Apts LIHTC | El Cajon | 2.2 km |
| Broadway 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | El Cajon | 2.8 km |
| Teton House §811 | El Cajon | 3.3 km |
| Broadway Apts. Ii PB Section 8 | El Cajon | 3.5 km |
| Campina Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | La Mesa | 4 km |
← All subsidized housing in El Cajon
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does El Cajon 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 El Cajon Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $459/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 El Cajon Apartments?
Contact the management office at 180 Ballantyne St in El Cajon. 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.