Low Income & Subsidized Housing in El Cajon, CA
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in El Cajon with roughly 1,448 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $435 to $665 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in El Cajon
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 161 | — | — |
| Bella Vista Apts Phase Iii LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| Broadway Apts. I PB Section 8 | 128 | $665 | — |
| Royal Heights Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Lexington Green Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | $580 | — |
| Key Largo Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | $608 | — |
| Lexington Avenue Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| El Cajon Apartments PB Section 8 | 88 | $459 | — |
| Silvercrest - El Cajon PB Section 8 | 74 | $435 | — |
| Cornerstone Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Pinewood Apts LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Broadway 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Broadway Apts. Ii PB Section 8 | 50 | $545 | — |
| Chambers Senior Residences LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Solterra LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Laurel Village Apts LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Park Villas Apartments PB Section 8 | 34 | $576 | — |
| Genesis Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
| Teton House §811 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in El Cajon (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway 1 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 161 | — | — |
| Broadway Apts. I PB Section 8 | 128 | $665 | — |
| Lexington Green Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | $580 | — |
| Key Largo Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 105 | $608 | — |
| Lexington Avenue Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 100 | — | — |
| El Cajon Apartments PB Section 8 | 88 | $459 | — |
| Silvercrest - El Cajon PB Section 8 | 74 | $435 | — |
| Cornerstone Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Broadway 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Broadway Apts. Ii PB Section 8 | 50 | $545 | — |
| Solterra LIHTCPB Section 8 | 49 | — | — |
| Park Villas Apartments PB Section 8 | 34 | $576 | — |
| Genesis Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 9 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in El Cajon
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista Apts Phase Iii LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| Royal Heights Apts LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Pinewood Apts LIHTC | 55 | — | — |
| Chambers Senior Residences LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Laurel Village Apts LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in El Cajon
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
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- Escondido, CA
- Fallbrook, CA
- Imperial Beach, CA
- La Mesa, CA
- Lakeside, CA
- Lemon Grove, CA
- National City, CA
- Oceanside, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.