1 bedroom Section 8 apartments in San Diego, CA
Compare HUD rent benchmarks for 1 bedroom units, then confirm the authority’s adopted payment standard and the household’s utility allowance. Explore 40 tracked neighborhoods below. These figures do not guarantee rent approval.
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1 bedroom HUD rent benchmarks by neighborhood
| Neighborhood | ZIP | HUD benchmark / mo |
|---|---|---|
| Little Italy | 92101 | $3,380 |
| Gaslamp Quarter | 92101 | $3,380 |
| East Village | 92101 | $3,380 |
| University City | 92122 | $3,060 |
| Rancho Bernardo | 92128 | $2,990 |
| Serra Mesa | 92123 | $2,970 |
| Mission Beach | 92109 | $2,880 |
| Pacific Beach | 92109 | $2,880 |
| Mira Mesa | 92126 | $2,880 |
| La Jolla | 92037 | $2,800 |
| Midway District | 92110 | $2,690 |
| Bay Park | 92110 | $2,690 |
| Hillcrest | 92103 | $2,660 |
| Mission Hills | 92103 | $2,660 |
| Bankers Hill | 92103 | $2,660 |
| Ocean Beach | 92107 | $2,620 |
| Point Loma | 92106 | $2,420 |
| North Park | 92104 | $2,410 |
| University Heights | 92116 | $2,370 |
| Normal Heights | 92116 | $2,370 |
| Kensington | 92116 | $2,370 |
| Linda Vista | 92111 | $2,330 |
| Kearny Mesa | 92111 | $2,330 |
| Clairemont | 92117 | $2,320 |
| Otay Mesa | 92154 | $2,290 |
| Nestor | 92154 | $2,290 |
| Paradise Hills | 92139 | $2,260 |
| Golden Hill | 92102 | $2,230 |
| South Park | 92102 | $2,230 |
| Sherman Heights | 92102 | $2,230 |
| Talmadge | 92115 | $2,190 |
| Rolando | 92115 | $2,190 |
| College Area | 92115 | $2,190 |
| Encanto | 92114 | $2,000 |
| Valencia Park | 92114 | $2,000 |
| Skyline | 92114 | $2,000 |
| San Ysidro | 92173 | $1,910 |
| City Heights | 92105 | $1,890 |
| Barrio Logan | 92113 | $1,850 |
| Logan Heights | 92113 | $1,850 |
Public Housing Authorities
San Diego Housing Commission
HUD PHA code CA063 · 16,368 HCV vouchers
We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.
Office details, application guidance and rent questions →
- Address
- 1122 Broadway Ste 300, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (619) 231-9400
Housing Authority of the County of San Diego
HUD PHA code CA108 · 12,507 HCV vouchers
We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.
Office details, application guidance and rent questions →
- Address
- 3989 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA
- Phone
- (858) 694-4801
City of Oceanside Community Development Comm
HUD PHA code CA132 · 1,600 HCV vouchers
We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.
- Address
- 321 N Nevada St, Oceanside, CA
- Phone
- (760) 435-3360
Cdc of National City
HUD PHA code CA116 · 1,131 HCV vouchers
We have not verified the current Housing Choice Voucher waiting-list status for this office. Ask whether it serves your address and how to check for openings.
- Address
- 140 E 12th St Ste B, National City, CA
- Phone
- (619) 336-4259
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