Otay Villas Public Housing San Diego, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Otay Villas is a Public Housing community in San Diego, CA with 78 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $964/month on average.
78
total units
99%
occupancy
$964
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 605 Picador Blvd, San Diego, CA 92154 Map → |
| Average household income | $39,391/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,095/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 57% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
How to apply at Otay Villas
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 605 Picador Blvd, San Diego; 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 (~$964/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Otay Park PB Section 8 | San Diego | 0.8 km |
| Del Sol Apts LIHTC | San Diego | 1.1 km |
| Beyer Courtyard Apts LIHTC | San Diego | 1.1 km |
| Villa Merced PB Section 8 | San Diego | 1.4 km |
| Benson Place Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Diego | 1.7 km |
| Riverwalk Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Diego | 1.7 km |
| Coronado Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Otay Mesa | 2 km |
| Tesoro Grove Apts LIHTC | San Diego | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Otay Villas 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 Otay Villas?
Residents report average rents near $964/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 Otay Villas?
Contact the management office at 605 Picador Blvd in San Diego. 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.