Section 8 Housing in San Diego, CA

Find affordable rental properties that accept housing vouchers in San Diego. Browse 14,238+ verified Section 8 approved listings with competitive rent prices and quality amenities.

1,423,851
Population
$70,824
Median Income
$2,377
2BR Fair Market Rent
53.2%
Rent Burden

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San Diego Fair Market Rent 2025

HUD Fair Market Rent limits for Section 8 housing vouchers in San Diego, California

Studio

$1,517
per month

1 Bedroom

$1,877
per month

2 Bedroom

Most Popular
$2,377
per month

3 Bedroom

$3,461
per month

4 Bedroom

$4,032
per month

These are the maximum rent amounts that can be charged for Section 8 housing voucher units in San Diego. Actual rent may be lower depending on the property and landlord.

San Diego Housing Authority Information

San Diego Housing Commission

Contact Information

(619) 231-9400
1122 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
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Services Provided

  • • Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
  • • Public Housing Administration
  • • Housing Assistance Applications
  • • Landlord Services and Support
  • • Housing Quality Standards Inspections

For Tenants

If you're looking for Section 8 housing in San Diego, start by contacting the local housing authority to apply for a housing voucher or join the waiting list.

For Landlords

List your Section 8 approved properties in San Diego and connect with qualified tenants who have housing vouchers ready to use.

San Diego Housing Market Overview

Demographics

Population:1,423,851
Median Age:35.1 years
Household Size:2.7 people

Income & Affordability

Median Income:$70,824
Rent Burden:53.2%
30% of Income:$1,770/mo

Housing Costs

1BR FMR:$1,877
2BR FMR:$2,377
3BR FMR:$3,461

Why Choose Section 8 Housing in San Diego?

Benefits for Tenants

  • • Reduced rent burden (pay only 30% of income)
  • • Access to quality housing in San Diego
  • • Housing stability and security
  • • Opportunity to live in better neighborhoods
  • • Protection under fair housing laws

Market Advantages

  • • Guaranteed rent payments from housing authority
  • • Large pool of qualified tenants
  • • Stable, long-term rental income
  • • Support from local housing programs
  • • Growing demand for affordable housing

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