Cienega Heights

  • Watsonville, California
  • MidPen Housing

Surrounded by working farms and preserved wetlands, Cienega Heights offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of Watsonville’s agricultural landscape.

This vibrant, garden-style apartment community provides 80 affordable homes—including 39 specifically for local agricultural workers—designed to support healthy, connected living.

Residents enjoy stunning views of the Pajaro Hills and easy access to nature right outside their doors, with walking paths, a children’s playground, and a cozy outdoor amphitheater and BBQ area for gatherings under the open sky. With red, blue, and yellow exteriors, the buildings reflect the energy of the community and its commitment to sustainability, featuring all-electric homes powered by solar panels and water-wise landscaping.

Steps from grocery stores, shopping, and transit, Cienega Heights also offers robust onsite services for all ages—from adult education and ESL classes to youth programs and financial wellness courses—making it more than a home, but a true hub for growth and opportunity.

Project Specs

Site Area:4.53 acres
Building Area:558-1,140 sqft plans
Number of Units:80 apartments
Density/FAR:20 du/ac

Project Expertise

Affordable Housing
Apartments

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