Escalante Plaza Public Housing Calexico, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Escalante Plaza is a Public Housing community in Calexico, CA with 157 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $570/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 84 months.
157
total units
99%
occupancy
$570
avg resident rent
84 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1840 Rockwood Ave Apt 9, Calexico, CA 92231 Map → |
| Average household income | $27,116/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,242/yr |
| People per unit | 2.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 3% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 58% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 82% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Escalante Plaza
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1840 Rockwood Ave Apt 9, Calexico; 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 (~$570/mo average here).
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- Alejandro Rivera Senior Citizens Apts Ii LIHTC
- Calexico Family Apts LIHTC
- Victoria Manor Senior Apra LIHTC
- Villa Dorado LIHTC
- Villa de Las Flores Apts LIHTC
- Casa Sonoma Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Las Praderas LIHTCPB Section 8 | Calexico | 0.8 km |
| Calexico Andrade Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Calexico | 0.8 km |
| Villa Primavera LIHTCPB Section 8 | Calexico | 0.8 km |
| Imperial Vi LIHTCPB Section 8 | Calexico; Seeley; Holtvil | 1.1 km |
| Remington Villas LIHTCPB Section 8 | Calexico | 1.1 km |
| Calexico Senior Apts LIHTC | Calexico | 1.1 km |
| Calexico Gardens PB Section 8 | Calexico | 1.1 km |
| Casa Imperial Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Calexico | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Calexico
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Escalante Plaza have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Escalante Plaza?
Residents report average rents near $570/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 Escalante Plaza?
Contact the management office at 1840 Rockwood Ave Apt 9 in Calexico. 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.