Affordable housing in San Jose · TangrenLi USA

Affordable housing across the U.S.: public housing, Section 8 vouchers, subsidized apartments, and the lotteries in New York City and San Francisco. Pick your state to see local housing agencies and subsidized apartments with phone numbers. Applying is always free.

HUD: public housing › Local housing agencies › HUD resource locator ›

How to apply

  1. Public housing and Section 8 vouchers: apply through the housing agency for your city or county. Most have waiting lists that open only at certain times.
  2. Subsidized apartments: contact each building’s office directly. Every building keeps its own waiting list, and you can apply to several.
  3. Lotteries: register and apply on the city’s lottery site. Applications are ordered at random after the deadline, so timing does not matter; one application per household per lottery.
  4. In every case household size, income and identity are verified, so have your documents ready. Waits can be months, and years in high-demand areas.

Applying is always free. Be wary of anyone who says paying will move you up or guarantee a unit, or who charges to apply for you.

San Jose: housing agencies 2

Housing agencies take applications for public housing and Section 8 vouchers; contact the one for your city or county. Most keep waiting lists that are not always open, so call first.

San Jose: subsidized apartments 35

  • Second El Rancho Verde Apts303 Checkers Dr, San Jose 95133 · 557 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • San Jose Apartments1500 Cunningham Ave, San Jose 95122 · 214 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • Mayfair Golden Manor2627 Madden Ave, San Jose 95116 · 210 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • Town Park Towers60 N 3rd St, San Jose 95112 · 173 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • Las Casitas632 N Jackson Ave Ste 4, San Jose 95133 · 168 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • San Jose Gardens4668 Albany Dr, San Jose 95129 · 162 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • Elena Gardens1900 Lakewood Dr, San Jose 95132 · 161 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • MORELAND APARTMENTS4375 Payne Ave, San Jose 95117 · 160 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • Casa del Pueblo200 S Market St, San Jose 95113 · 154 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • Cambrian Center2360 Samaritan Pl, San Jose 95124 · 150 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • Arbor Apts1582 Kooser Rd, San Jose 95118 · 122 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • VILLA DE GUADALUPE2151 Plaza De Guadalupe, San Jose 95116 · 101 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • BENDORF DRIVE APARTMENTS282 Danze Dr, San Jose 95111 · 88 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • Jeanne DArc Manor85 S 5th St, San Jose 95112 · 87 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • Redwood Seniors of Willow Glen814 Saint Elizabeth Dr, San Jose 95126 · 70 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • Girasol Housing1710 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose 95116 · 60 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • Las Golondrinas Senior Housing77 Kentucky Pl, San Jose 95116 · 49 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • Jardines Paloma Blanca132 N Jackson Ave, San Jose 95116 · 42 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • Clarendon Street Apartments7213 Clarendon St, San Jose 95129 · 42 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • Huff Gardens Apartments3021 Huff Ave, San Jose 95128 · 36 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • Almaden Garden Apartments947 Branham Ln, San Jose 95136 · 36 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • Capitol Manor175 N Capitol Ave, San Jose 95127 · 33 assisted units · FamiliesSign in to view phone
  • Fuji Towers690 N 5th St, San Jose 95112 · 28 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • Vivente I2400 Enborg Ln, San Jose 95128 · 28 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • Vivente II5347 Dent Ave, San Jose 95118 · 28 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • Homebase1033 Lick Ave, San Jose 95110 · 24 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • Casa De Los Amigos967 Lundy Ave, San Jose 95133 · 23 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • The Kelsey Ayer Station449 N 1st St, San Jose 95112 · 22 assisted unitsSign in to view phone
  • Emmanuel Terrace460 Francis Dr, San Jose 95133 · 18 assisted units · SeniorsSign in to view phone
  • Monterey Villa233 Ford Rd, San Jose 95138 · 18 assisted units · People with disabilities
  • Homeport5030 Union Ave, San Jose 95124 · 15 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • Milagro2850 Rose Ave, San Jose 95127 · 14 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • Edenvale Supportive Housing5340 Monterey Hwy, San Jose 95111 · 14 assisted units · People with disabilitiesSign in to view phone
  • Charlotte Park5875 Charlotte Dr, San Jose 95123 · 5 assisted unitsSign in to view phone
  • Oak Grove5568 Lexington Ave, San Jose 95123 · 5 assisted unitsSign in to view phone

These rental buildings are subsidized by HUD, with rent based on household income. Call the building’s office directly to ask about vacancies and waiting lists. Larger buildings are listed first.

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Agency and apartment lists are from HUD open data, fetched 2026-10-30. Vacancies, rents and eligibility are as confirmed by each office or official site.

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