Santa Fe Apartments PB Section 8 Compton, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Santa Fe Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Compton, CA with 24 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $439/month on average.
24
total units
88%
occupancy
$439
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1912 N Santa Fe Ave, Compton, CA 90221 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,982/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,601/yr |
| People per unit | 1.6 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 90% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 70% |
How to apply at Santa Fe 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 1912 N Santa Fe Ave, Compton; 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 (~$439/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Imperial Courts Public Housing | Los Angeles | 2.4 km |
| Ml Shepard Manor Senior Houisng LIHTC | Los Angeles | 2.4 km |
| Eastside Village Family Apts LIHTC | Los Angeles | 2.4 km |
| Park Place Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Lynwood | 2.5 km |
| Springhaven LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2.8 km |
| Nickerson Gardens Public Housing | Los Angeles | 3.4 km |
| Cadence LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 3.4 km |
| Watts Arms I PB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Compton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $439/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 Santa Fe Apartments?
Contact the management office at 1912 N Santa Fe Ave in Compton. 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.