The Carlton

Studio, One-, and Two-Bedroom Apartment Rental Homes Now Leasing!

The Carlton is a vibrant affordable residential community that aims to bring long term housing stability to families and Transition Age Youth living in South LA. Replacing underutilized, vacant land at the highly traveled corner of 54th St. & Western Ave., this residential community links residents to a number of neighborhood amenities including convenient access to public transit, Chesterfield Square Park, Food 4 Less, and other neighborhood destinations.

Residential Program

60 homes

  • 29 affordable rental homes (leased by Abode Communities)
  • 30 supportive rental homes (referred via Los Angeles County Coordinated Entry System)
  • 1 manager unit

Amenities

  • Bicycle parking
  • Central courtyard with children’s play area
  • Community room
  • Laundry
  • Onsite property management
  • Resident/Supportive services

Property Address

5407 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90062

Population

Families and Transition Age Youth

Leasing Dates

Applications will be accepted August 13, 2026 – September 12, 2025. Applications received after September 12 will be placed on the wait list.

How to Apply

In-person applications available and accepted Monday – Friday from 9 AM – 5 PM at the temporary leasing office located at:

Morgan Place
7301 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043

If you are in immediate need of housing, please visit Housing Resources.

Housing Lottery

One leasing application will be accepted per household. All applicants will be assigned a lottery number and leasing applications will be processed by lottery number. The lottery will be held virtually on August 29, 2025 and applicants do not need to be present to enter into the leasing pool.

Leasing Application

Leasing Flyer

Income & Eligibility Requirements

Max Income Level1 Person HH2 Person HH3 Person HH4 Person HH5 Person HH6 Person HH7 Person HH8 Person HH
30%31,80036,36040,89045,45049,08052,71056,34060,000
40%42,40048,48054,52060,60065,44070,28075,12080,000
50%48,55055,45062,40069,35074,90080,45086,00091,550

Occupancy Standards

Unit Size#HH MembersUnit SF
Studio1-2423 SF
1 BR1-3555 SF
2 BR3-5770 SF

Preparing for the Interview

If you have been invited to interview, please bring the following information, if applicable, for all household members over the age of 18:

  • Valid picture identification
  • Birth certificates (minors < 18 y/o only)
  • Social security cards
  • Bank account statements (six most recent statements)
  • Pensions and annuities (three most recent statements)
  • Employment proof of income (three most recent months, consecutive)
  • Self-Employment proof of income (two years IRS tax return, including Schedule C)
  • Self-Employment current list of clients
  • IRS tax return (most recent year)
  • SSI or SSA/Disability (Benefit letter dated 120 days prior to move-in)
  • Unemployment insurance (most recent statement or letter showing current benefit)
  • Financial assistance (Notarized letter from provider of payments outside of household)
  • GA/AFDC/TANF (Most recent statement or statement dated within 120 days of move-in)
  • Child support and alimony (District Attorney notice, court order or provider letter plus two most recent checks)
  • Student verification (School name, address and current class schedule)
  • Other sources of income not listed

Equal Opportunity Housing

Housing is offered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, familial status, national origin, citizenship status, immigrant status, primary language, marital status, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, source of income (include receipt of Section 8 and other similar vouchers), genetic information, military or veteran status, arbitrary characteristics, or any other basis currently or subsequently prohibited by law. Individuals with a disability have the right to ask for and receive reasonable accommodations and to request auxiliary aids.

Accessible Units Available

Accessible units and/or units with accessible features are available. To inquire about accessible units, please contact the property directly.

Rights of Individuals with Disabilities

Individuals with a disability have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation, including auxiliary aids and services, and communications in alternative formats. To make a request, please contact the property directly.