Nickerson Gardens Public Housing Los Angeles, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Nickerson Gardens is a Public Housing community in Los Angeles, CA with 1,066 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $715/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 103 months.
1,066
total units
97%
occupancy
$715
avg resident rent
103 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 11415 Zamora Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90059 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,348/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,164/yr |
| People per unit | 2.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 10% |
How to apply at Nickerson Gardens
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 11415 Zamora Ave, Los Angeles; 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 (~$715/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Nickerson Gardens 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 Nickerson Gardens?
Residents report average rents near $715/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 Nickerson Gardens?
Contact the management office at 11415 Zamora Ave in Los Angeles. 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.