San Jose Apartments PB Section 8 San Jose, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
San Jose Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in San Jose, CA with 214 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $896/month on average.
214
total units
92%
occupancy
$896
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1500 Cunningham Ave, San Jose, CA 95122 Map → |
| Average household income | $36,319/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,702/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 78% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 24% |
How to apply at San Jose 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 1500 Cunningham Ave, San Jose; 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 (~$896/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monte Alban Apts LIHTC | San Jose | 0.8 km |
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| Poco Way Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Jose | 1.1 km |
| Casa Real Apts LIHTC | San Jose | 1.4 km |
| Paseo Senter I LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Jose | 1.4 km |
| Lion Villas Apts LIHTC | San Jose | 2 km |
| Fairgrounds Senior Housing Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Jose | 2.4 km |
| Markham Plaza I LIHTCPB Section 8 | San Jose | 2.8 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does San Jose 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 San Jose Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $896/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 San Jose Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1500 Cunningham Ave in San Jose. 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.