Central Avenue Apartments
Affordable Family Housing & Supportive Housing for Transition Age Youth
Central Avenue Apartments is a vibrant affordable residential community that will serve families and Transition Age Youth living in South LA. Located at the corner of 90th Street and Central Avenue, the proposed development will link future residents to a number of neighborhood amenities, including convenient access to public transit, the Green Meadows Recreation Center, El Super Grocery Store, and other local destinations.
Residential Program
58 Studio, 1- & 2-Bedroom Rental Apartments
- 28 affordable units (leased by Abode Communities)
- 30 supportive units (leased by LAHSA CES)
Amenities
- Bicycle parking
- Courtyard
- Community room
- Coin-operated laundry
- Onsite property management
- Resident services
How to Apply
In-Person Applications
Available and accepted Monday – Friday from 9 AM – 5 PM at:
Westmont Vista
1763 W. Imperial Hwy.
Los Angeles, CA 90047
Online Applications
Submit an application online via accesshousingla.org.
Other Housing Opportunities
If you are in immediate need of housing, please visit Housing Resources.
Leasing Dates
June 5, 2026 – July 6, 2026
Housing Lottery
Each eligible applicant will be assigned a lottery number at time of submission. A virtual lottery will be held on July 20, 2026, and applications will be processed by lottery number. All eligible applicants will be included in the lottery.
Leasing Flyer & Application
Income & Eligibility Requirements
| Max Income Level | 1 Person HH | 2 Person HH | 3 Person HH | 4 Person HH | 5 Person HH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | 23,320 | 26,660 | 29,980 | 33,320 | 35,980 |
| 30% | 34,980 | 39,990 | 44,970 | 49,980 | 53,970 |
| 40% | 46,640 | 53,320 | 59,960 | 66,640 | 71,960 |
Accessible Units
| Unit Size | Mobility | Hearing or Visual (H/V) | Included in Lottery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1 BR | 4 | 3 | 2 – Mobility 1 – H/V |
| 2 BR | 4 | 2 | 3 – Mobility 2 – H/V |
Occupancy Standards
| Unit Size | #HH Members | Unit SF |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1 | 425 SF |
| 1 BR | 1-3 | 545 SF |
| 2 BR | 3-5 | 689 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 (household members > 18 y/o)
- Birth certificates (minors < 18 y/o only)
- Proof of Legal Residence (at least one household member)
- Social security cards (all household members with legal status)
- Bank account statements (all household members, six months most recent, all accounts)
- Pensions and annuities (all household members, three most recent, all accounts)
- Employment proof of income (all household members > 18 y/o; three most recent consecutive months’ pay stubs OR equivalent proof and two most recent IRS tax returns)
- Self-Employment proof of income (two years IRS tax return, including Schedule C and current list of clients)
- Students (Student household members, name and address of school, current class schedule)
- SSI or SSA/Disability (all household members, benefits letter dated within 120 days prior to move-in)
- Unemployment insurance (all household members, most recent statement or benefits letter)
- Financial assistance (all household members, gifts or payments, including notarized letter from provider)
- GA/AFDC/TANF (all household members, original printout of benefits paid in last 12 months OR Notice of Action)
- Child support and alimony (all household members, DA notice, court order OR provider letter with two most recent checks)
- Other (all household members, documentation for regular pay as member of Armed Forces, severance payments, short sale documentation, settlements, lottery winnings, inheritances, death benefits, life insurance or any other source of income)
Equal Opportunity Housing
This 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 (including 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
Accessible Units Available
Mobility- and communications-accessible rental apartments are available at this property. Please contact the property to make an accessibility request.
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 for an accessible unit, please contact the property management office.
Pet Policy
This property is a pet-inclusive community where household pets are welcome and not limited to service or emotional support animals. Households with pets are subject to community guidelines and registration. Service and assistance animals are accommodated in accordance with applicable laws.
Images by Weldon Brewster Photography & Gary Leonard