Murray Manor Apartments PB Section 8 La Mesa, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Murray Manor Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in La Mesa, CA with 198 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $584/month on average.
198
total units
98%
occupancy
$584
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 5700 Cowles Mountain Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942 Map → |
| Average household income | $23,717/yr |
| Average personal income | $13,502/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 87% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 47% |
How to apply at Murray Manor 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 5700 Cowles Mountain Blvd, La Mesa; 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 (~$584/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in La Mesa
- La Mesa Springs LIHTCPB Section 8
- La Mesa-springs Apts PB Section 8
- Campina Court Apts LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Reese Village §811 | San Diego | 2 km |
| Lakeshore Villa PB Section 8 | San Diego | 2.4 km |
| Mesa Commons Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Diego | 2.8 km |
| Mesa Commons Apts LIHTC | San Diego | 2.8 km |
| Village Green Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Diego | 4.2 km |
| Citronica Two LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lemon Grove | 4.4 km |
| Citronica One LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lemon Grove | 4.4 km |
| Terrace Gardens Seniors Apts LIHTC | Lemon Grove | 4.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in La Mesa
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Murray Manor 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 Murray Manor Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $584/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 Murray Manor Apartments?
Contact the management office at 5700 Cowles Mountain Blvd in La Mesa. 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.