Premier Apts PB Section 8 Los Angeles, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Premier Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Los Angeles, CA with 120 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $525/month on average.
120
total units
89%
occupancy
$525
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1222 E 59th St, Los Angeles, CA 90001 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,945/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,971/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 85% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 56% |
How to apply at Premier Apts
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 1222 E 59th St, 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 (~$525/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Royals I + Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 1.1 km |
| Hope on Avalon LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 1.1 km |
| 127th Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 1.4 km |
| Imani Fe East & West LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2 km |
| South Bay Gardens Public Housing | Los Angeles | 2.2 km |
| South Bay Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2.2 km |
| Springhaven LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2.5 km |
| Jordan Downs Phase 1b LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Premier Apts 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 Premier Apts?
Residents report average rents near $525/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 Premier Apts?
Contact the management office at 1222 E 59th St 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.