Affordable Housing in City Heights Gives Local Resident a Fresh Start

December 15, 2025

San Diego County has opened Serenade on 43rd, a 65-unit affordable housing development in City Heights designed to serve working families and individuals previously experiencing homelessness. The complex consists of multiple buildings featuring studios through three-bedroom apartments, with nearly half designated as permanent supportive housing units. Monthly rents range from approximately $1,700 to $2,500 for residents earning 30-60% of the area median income.

Who is affected

Working families earning 30% to 60% of Area Median Income
Residents transitioning from homelessness (32 units designated for permanent supportive housing)
People who have previously experienced homelessness
City Heights community residents

What action is being taken

County Behavioral Health Services is providing on-site support including behavioral health care, educational health and wellness programs, and case management
The County is administering state, federal, and local funding sources for affordable housing

Why it matters

This development addresses San Diego's affordable housing and homelessness crisis by providing 65 homes with long-term supportive services, contributing to the County's broader investment of over $334 million in affordable housing since 2017 that has created access to more than 3,100 homes with thousands more planned. The permanent supportive housing model with 20 years of guaranteed behavioral health services helps ensure housing stability for vulnerable populations.

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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