South Bay Retirement §202 Senior Compton, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
South Bay Retirement is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Compton, CA with 72 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $410/month on average.
72
total units
100%
occupancy
$410
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1001 W Cressey St, Compton, CA 90222 Map → |
| Average household income | $16,982/yr |
| Average personal income | $16,026/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 10% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 99% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at South Bay Retirement
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 1001 W Cressey St, 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 (~$410/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ramona Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Compton | 2.2 km |
| South Bay Gardens Public Housing | Los Angeles | 2.8 km |
| South Bay Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 2.8 km |
| Springhaven LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 3.3 km |
| Ashley Willowbrook LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 3.3 km |
| Nickerson Gardens Public Housing | Los Angeles | 3.4 km |
| Imperial Courts Public Housing | Los Angeles | 3.4 km |
| Royals I + Ii Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Los Angeles | 3.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does South Bay Retirement have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at South Bay Retirement?
Residents report average rents near $410/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 South Bay Retirement?
Contact the management office at 1001 W Cressey St 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.