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Discover affordable housing in Ventura where there are 36+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.
167 South Kalorama Street, Ventura, California 93001
bed1-2
payment$964-1156/mo.
1405 Cypress Point Ln, Ventura, California 93003
bed1-2
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accessibilityAccessible
750 S. Petit Ave, Ventura, California 93004
paymentSubsidized
167 S Palm St, Ventura, California 93001
bedStudio
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accessibilityAccessible
9620 Telephone Road, Ventura, California 93004
bed1
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accessibilityAccessible
3005 East Main Street, Ventura, California 93003
bedStudio
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
accessibilityAccessible
691 Riverside Street, Ventura, California 93001
bed2-3
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accessibilityAccessible
11155 Citrus Dr, Ventura, California 93004
bed1-3
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accessibilityAccessible
1150 N Ventura Ave, Ventura, California 93001
bed2-3
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accessibilityAccessible
375 E Thompson Blvd, Ventura, California 93001
bed1-3
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accessibilityAccessible
264 Franklin Ln, Ventura, California 93001
bed1
payment$1995/mo.
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
real_estate_agentNaturally Affordable
1/15-15 College Dr, Ventura, California 93003
bed2
payment$2300/mo.
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
real_estate_agentNaturally Affordable
27 N Dos Caminos Ave, Ventura, California 93003
bed2
payment$2400/mo.
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
real_estate_agentNaturally Affordable
3158 Trinity Dr, Ventura, California 93003
bed4
payment$3750/mo.
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
real_estate_agentNaturally Affordable
658 Poli St, Ventura, California 93001
bed1
payment$2000/mo.
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
real_estate_agentNaturally Affordable
1300 Saratoga Ave Unit 806, Ventura, California 93003
bed3
payment$3000/mo.
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
real_estate_agentNaturally Affordable
54 Willett St., Ventura, California 93001
bed1-2
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
10503-10587 Los Gatos St, Ventura, California 93004
bed1-4
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paymentSubsidized
accessibilityAccessible
11056 Snapdragon Street, Ventura, California 93004
bed1-3
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paymentSubsidized
accessibilityAccessible
2825 Johnson Drive, Ventura, California 93003
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real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers
How To Identify Affordable Housing in Ventura, California
Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.
| Badge | Description |
|---|---|
| switch_access_shortcutShort Wait | Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists. |
| paymentSubsidized | Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent. |
| real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers | Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you |
| elderlySenior | Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older. |
| paymentIncome Based | Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income. |
| accessibilityAccessible | Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy. |
| accessible_forwardDisability | Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities. |
| real_estate_agentNaturally Affordable | Naturally Occuring Affordable Housing - or NOAH - is any housing unit that offers affordable rent without participating in a rent subsidy program. |
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The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Ventura, California
$45.72/hour
(+186%) more than California minimum wage and
$38.47(+531%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Ventura, California?
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing programs for Ventura, California.
Area Housing Authority of the County of Ventura
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing programs for Ventura, California.
Go to the California Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Ventura.
How many renters live in Ventura, California?
The City of Ventura has 109,528 people living in 41,937 households.
There are 40,369 renters living in 17,270 renter households in this City. Renters make up 36.86 percent of the population living in Ventura.
What is the rental market like in Ventura, California?
There are an estimated 44,787 housing units in the Ventura area. Of these, 19,174 units are rental homes, making up 43 percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Ventura, California, there are 1 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Ventura?
The rental vacancy rate in Ventura is 4 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Ventura for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Ventura
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms 1,615 4,732 7,617 3,208 967 Occupied Rental Units by Size in Ventura
A large number of apartments in Ventura have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How many renter households in Ventura are overburdened by housing costs?
Among renter households in this market, 57 percent have housing cost burden. Further, 27 percent of households are extremely rent overburdened. When renters pay too much for their housing, it leaves little money for other necessities like food, clothes, or medicine.
The federal government says that renters are cost-burdened if they pay more than a third of their monthly income for rent and utilities.
How Much Is Rent in Ventura
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $1,725 to $3,867. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents Studio $1,725 One BR $2,011 Two BR $2,414 Three BR $3,310 Four BR $3,867 2024 Fair Market Rents in Ventura, California
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Ventura?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| Studio | 753 | 47 percent |
| One BR | 1,839 | 39 percent |
| Two BR | 1,328 | 17 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Ventura, California
How many affordable rental units are in Ventura?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Ventura, California including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | 1,280 |
| Public Housing | 216 |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | 75 |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Ventura, California
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Ventura, California
Ventura features 609 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Ventura, California
There are 634 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Ventura.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Ventura, California
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Ventura landlords $1,000 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $500 towards rent in Ventura.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Ventura, California for a two-bedroom apartment is between $2,173 and $2,655.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Affordable Housing Tip
Stay in contact with the housing agency after applying.
While on a waiting list, always keep your information up to date. If you get selected for housing, the agency needs to know how to reach you!
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