Lesley Towers Apartments PB Section 8 San Mateo, CA

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Lesley Towers Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in San Mateo, CA with 195 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $450/month on average.

195
total units
98%
occupancy
$450
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Project-Based Section 8
Address700 Laurel Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401 Map →
Average household income$19,313/yr
Average personal income$18,712/yr
People per unit1
Moved in within last year6%
Households below 30% AMI94%
Households below 50% AMI99%
One-bedroom share100%

How to apply at Lesley Towers 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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 700 Laurel Ave, San Mateo; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$450/mo average here).

Other subsidized housing in San Mateo

Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)

PropertyLocationDistance
The Village at Burlingame LIHTCPB Section 8Burlingame2.8 km
Metro Center Senior Homes LIHTCFoster City3.4 km
Alpha Point at Foster Square Fka Foster Square LIHTCPB Section 8Foster City4.2 km
Miramar Apts LIHTCFoster City4.3 km
Horizons §811Belmont5.6 km
Firehouse Square LIHTCPB Section 8Belmont6.1 km
Gateway at Millbrae Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8Millbrae6.7 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Lesley Towers 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 Lesley Towers Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $450/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 Lesley Towers Apartments?
Contact the management office at 700 Laurel Ave in San Mateo. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.