Ocean View Garden Apartments PB Section 8 Berkeley, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Ocean View Garden Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Berkeley, CA with 62 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $635/month on average.
62
total units
98%
occupancy
$635
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 819 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,189/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,739/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 79% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 31% |
How to apply at Ocean View Garden 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 819 Hearst 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 (~$635/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Berkeley
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- Berkeley Scattered Site Housing LIHTCPB Section 8
- Berkeley Scattered Site Housing LIHTC
- University Avenue Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Oceanview Garden Apts LIHTC
- Amistad House LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Creek Lodge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Berkeley | 0.8 km |
| University Avenue Co PB Section 8 | Berkeley | 1.7 km |
| University Avenue Cooperative Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Berkeley | 1.7 km |
| University Avenue Cooperative Housing LIHTC | Berkeley | 1.7 km |
| Sacramento Senior Homes LIHTC | Berkeley | 2 km |
| Ashby Lofts LIHTC | Berkeley | 2.4 km |
| Bfhp Hope Center Permanent Supportive Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Berkeley | 2.5 km |
| Savo Island Cooperative Homes PB Section 8 | Berkeley | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Ocean View Garden 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 Ocean View Garden Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $635/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 Ocean View Garden Apartments?
Contact the management office at 819 Hearst 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.