South Real Gardens Apts PB Section 8 Bakersfield, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
South Real Gardens Apts is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Bakersfield, CA with 20 units reporting 80% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $291/month on average.
20
total units
80%
occupancy
$291
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2701 S Real Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309 Map → |
| Average household income | $11,909/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,327/yr |
| People per unit | 1.9 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 94% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
How to apply at South Real Gardens Apts
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 2701 S Real Rd, Bakersfield; 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 (~$291/mo average here).
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- Govea Gardens LIHTC
- Bakersfield Park Meadow Ltd LIHTC
- The Village at Lakeside LIHTC
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- Summerhill Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Tree Apartment §811 | Bakersfield | 1.4 km |
| Benton Park Cottages LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 2.4 km |
| Sundance Apts. PB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 2.8 km |
| Sycamore Walk LIHTC | Bakersfield | 3.4 km |
| Bakersfield Family Apts I LIHTC | Bakersfield | 3.4 km |
| P Street Family Apts LIHTC | Bakersfield | 3.4 km |
| Summerfield Place Apartments PB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 3.4 km |
| Green Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Bakersfield | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does South Real Gardens Apts 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 South Real Gardens Apts?
Residents report average rents near $291/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 Real Gardens Apts?
Contact the management office at 2701 S Real Rd in Bakersfield. 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.