Low Income & Subsidized Housing in San Leandro, CA
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in San Leandro with roughly 2,044 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $417 to $640 per month.
Complete directory of subsidized housing in San Leandro
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 840 | — | — |
| Eden Lodge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 143 | $436 | — |
| Ashland Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | $640 | — |
| Eden House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 116 | — | — |
| Quail Run Apts LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Las Palmas Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | — | — |
| Ashland Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| San Leandro Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Manzanita LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Cherry Blossom LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Loro Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Broadmoor Plaza §202 Senior | 59 | $490 | — |
| Estabrook Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | 50 | $438 | — |
| The Surf Apts LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Fargo Senior Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | $417 | — |
| Fuller Lodge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | $457 | — |
| Fuller Gardens §811 | 15 | $429 | — |
| Luella Fuller Group Home, Llc §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Casa Verde LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in San Leandro (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 840 | — | — |
| Eden Lodge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 143 | $436 | — |
| Ashland Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 140 | $640 | — |
| Eden House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 116 | — | — |
| Las Palmas Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 91 | — | — |
| Ashland Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| San Leandro Senior Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 85 | — | — |
| Manzanita LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Loro Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | — | — |
| Estabrook Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8§202 Senior | 50 | $438 | — |
| Fargo Senior Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | $417 | — |
| Fuller Lodge LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | $457 | — |
| Casa Verde LIHTCPB Section 8§811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in San Leandro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quail Run Apts LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Cherry Blossom LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| The Surf Apts LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
How to apply for subsidized housing in San Leandro
- 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
- Alameda, CA
- Berkeley, CA
- Dublin, CA
- Emeryville, CA
- Fremont, CA
- Hayward, CA
- Livermore, CA
- Newark, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Pleasanton, CA
- Union City, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.