Rio Garden Public Housing Sacramento, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rio Garden is a Public Housing community in Sacramento, CA with 195 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $472/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 122 months.
195
total units
96%
occupancy
$472
avg resident rent
122 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 3241 Alta Arden Expy, Sacramento, CA 95825 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,584/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,594/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 41% |
How to apply at Rio Garden
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 3241 Alta Arden Expy, Sacramento; 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 (~$472/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rio Garden 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 Rio Garden?
Residents report average rents near $472/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 Rio Garden?
Contact the management office at 3241 Alta Arden Expy in Sacramento. 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.