Lowell Place §202 Senior Bakersfield, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lowell Place is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Bakersfield, CA with 79 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $398/month on average.
79
total units
99%
occupancy
$398
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 R St, Bakersfield, CA 93304 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,471/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,130/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Lowell Place
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 500 R St, Bakersfield; 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 (~$398/mo average here).
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- Govea Gardens LIHTC
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 0.8 km |
| Bakersfield Family Apts I LIHTC | Bakersfield | 1.1 km |
| South Mill Creek Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 1.1 km |
| Mill Creek Courtyard LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 1.1 km |
| Little Village Public Housing | Bakersfield | 2 km |
| Little Village (6b) Public Housing | Bakersfield | 2 km |
| Park Place LIHTC | Bakersfield | 2.2 km |
| Mill Creek Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 2.2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lowell Place have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Lowell Place?
Residents report average rents near $398/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 Lowell Place?
Contact the management office at 500 R St in Bakersfield. 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.