Rosewood Apartments PB Section 8 Berkeley, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Rosewood Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Berkeley, CA with 35 units reporting 63% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $694/month on average.
35
total units
63%
occupancy
$694
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1617 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703 Map → |
| Average household income | $28,488/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,025/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 89% |
| One-bedroom share | 22% |
How to apply at Rosewood 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 1617 Russell St, 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 (~$694/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Savo Island Cooperative Homes PB Section 8 | Berkeley | 0.8 km |
| Sister Thea Bowman Manor PB Section 8 | Oakland | 1.1 km |
| Amistad House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Berkeley | 1.4 km |
| Ashby Lofts LIHTC | Berkeley | 1.4 km |
| Strawberry Creek Lodge LIHTCPB Section 8 | Berkeley | 1.4 km |
| Bfhp Hope Center Permanent Supportive Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Berkeley | 1.4 km |
| Allston House LIHTC | Berkeley | 2 km |
| Bay Street Apts LIHTC | Emeryville | 2.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Rosewood 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 Rosewood Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $694/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 Rosewood Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1617 Russell St 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.