Mable Howard Apartments §202 Senior Berkeley, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Mable Howard Apartments is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Berkeley, CA with 40 units reporting 93% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $483/month on average.
40
total units
93%
occupancy
$483
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1499 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,637/yr |
| Average personal income | $18,623/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 11% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Mable Howard Apartments
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 1499 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley; 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 (~$483/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Mable Howard Apartments 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 Mable Howard Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $483/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 Mable Howard Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1499 Alcatraz Ave in Berkeley. 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.