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Renting · Section 8

Data from November 2026

Renting in Alameda County, California

Alameda County has a HUD fair market rent of $2,805 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $2,357 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $53.94 an hour, full time.

Four numbers to start with

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$2,805
a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
7% more than in California
Typical rent
$2,357
a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
16% more than in California
Wage needed
$53.94
an hour, 2 bedrooms
Or $112,200 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
Rent-burdened households
50%
spend 30% or more of income on rent
9% less than in California

Source: Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site) Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)

Only here

Renting in Alameda County: what sets it apart

What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.

  1. Among the neighboring counties, San Joaquin County has the lowest typical rent ($1,734), 26% below the $2,357 in Alameda County.

  2. Alameda County has the 5th highest typical household income of the 58 counties in California ($129,367).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).

Fair market rent

What HUD sets for each size

Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Alameda County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.

The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)

According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Alameda County was $2,956 a month in September 2026: 7.4% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data

Fair market rent and wage needed To pay the fair market rent without spending more than 30% of income, working full time (40 hours a week).
Fair market rent and wage needed. To pay the fair market rent without spending more than 30% of income, working full time (40 hours a week).
Size Fair rent per month Hourly wage Income needed per year
Studio $2,088 $40.15 $83,520
1 bedroom $2,290 $44.04 $91,600
2 bedrooms $2,805 $53.94 $112,200
3 bedrooms $3,592 $69.08 $143,680
4 bedrooms $4,250 $81.73 $170,000

HUD area: Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027

By ZIP code

The fair market rent for your ZIP code

HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 52 ZIP codes in Alameda County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.

For 2 bedrooms they run from $2,630 in 94579 to $3,830 in 94555. 33 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($2,805).

Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)

Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)

Rent burden

How many households spend too much

HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Alameda County, 50% of renter households are in that position; in California, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).

Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.

50%

of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.

272,737 households rent in Alameda County

  • Spend half or more of their income 26%
  • Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
  • Spend less than 30% 50%

Compared with the state and the country

  • Alameda 50%
  • California 55%
  • United States 51%

Low-income apartments

Low-income apartments in Alameda County

HUD lists 336 properties with homes for low-income households in Alameda County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.

with tax credits (LIHTC)
238
HUD-assisted
118
public housing
11

27,767 homes in all; 23,473 of them low-income, according to HUD.

  • Lakeside Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4170 Springlake Dr, San Leandro 94578 840 homes, 830 low-income · Studio: 208 · 1 bd: 456 · 2 bd: 175 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2014
  • Peralta Villa Public housing 1029 Kirkham St, Oakland 94607 390 homes, 389 low-income · Run by Oakland Housing Authority · Average payment: $650 a month · (510) 874-1500
  • Lockwood Gardens Public housing 1269 66th Ave, Oakland 94621 372 homes, 371 low-income · Run by Oakland Housing Authority · Average payment: $550 a month · (510) 874-1500
  • Satellite Central HUD-assisted 540 21st St, Oakland 94612 352 homes, 345 low-income · For older adults · (510) 451-8636
  • Satellite First Communities Tax credit (LIHTC) 4135 Park Blvd, Oakland 94602 346 homes, 345 low-income · Studio: 269 · 1 bd: 77 · In service since 2012 · For older adults
  • Hotel Oakland HUD-assisted 270 13th St, Oakland 94612 315 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 835-3749
  • Lord Tennyson Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2191 W Tennyson Rd, Hayward 94545 252 homes, 249 low-income · 2 bd: 196 · 3 bd: 48 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2006 · For families
  • Piedmont Apts (OAKLAND) Tax credit (LIHTC) 215 W Macarthur Blvd, Oakland 94611 250 homes, 247 low-income · Studio: 33 · 1 bd: 193 · 2 bd: 24 · In service since 2012
  • City Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1065 8th St, Oakland 94607 231 low-income homes · Studio: 33 · 1 bd: 66 · 2 bd: 132 · In service since 2004 · For families · (510) 835-0620
  • Claridge Hotel Tax credit (LIHTC) 634 15th St, Oakland 94612 202 low-income homes · In service since 1994
  • Ridgeview Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 5130 Case Ave, Pleasanton 94566 200 low-income homes · In service since 1989 · For older adults
  • Northgate Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 550 24th St, Oakland 94612 201 homes, 199 low-income · Studio: 180 · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2016 · For older adults · (510) 465-9346
  • Westlake Christian Terrace East Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 251 28th St, Oakland 94611 200 homes, 198 low-income · Studio: 156 · 1 bd: 44 · In service since 2014 · For older adults · (510) 893-2998
  • Oak Center Towers Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1515 Market St, Oakland 94607 196 homes, 195 low-income · Studio: 154 · 1 bd: 41 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2006 · For older adults · (510) 465-1166
  • Noble Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1515 Lakeside Dr, Oakland 94612 195 low-income homes · 1 bd: 195 · In service since 2004 · For older adults · (510) 444-5228
  • Wexford Way & Carlow Court at Emerald Vista Tax credit (LIHTC) 6900 Mariposa Cir, Dublin 94568 180 homes, 178 low-income · 1 bd: 61 · 2 bd: 67 · 3 bd: 36 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2012 · For families
  • Redwood Gardens HUD-assisted 2951 Derby St, Berkeley 94705 169 low-income homes · For older adults · (415) 519-0077
  • Keller Plaza Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 5321 Telegraph Ave, Oakland 94609 201 homes, 168 low-income · Studio: 40 · 1 bd: 120 · 2 bd: 41 · In service since 2012 · For families · (510) 652-4043
  • Mandela Gateway Tax credit (LIHTC) · Public housing 1350 7th St, Oakland 94607 168 homes, 166 low-income · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 80 · 3 bd: 42 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 2004 · For families · Run by Oakland Housing Authority · Average payment: $760 a month · (510) 874-1500
  • Dublin Tax credit (LIHTC) 3115 Finnian Way, Dublin 94568 322 homes, 162 low-income · 1 bd: 103 · 2 bd: 61 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
  • Fairway Family Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4161 Keegan St, Dublin 94568 304 homes, 153 low-income · 1 bd: 65 · 2 bd: 43 · 3 bd: 47 · In service since 2006 · For families
  • Campbell Village Public housing 1667 10th St, Oakland 94607 154 homes, 153 low-income · Run by Oakland Housing Authority · Average payment: $652 a month · (510) 874-1500
  • Hayward Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 22084 Arbor Ave, Hayward 94541 151 homes, 150 low-income · 1 bd: 131 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
  • Newark Gardens I HUD-assisted 35300 Cedar Blvd, Newark 94560 150 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 791-8058
  • Valdez Plaza HUD-assisted 280 28th St, Oakland 94611 150 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 268-0153
  • Chestnut Linden Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 1060 W Grand Ave, Oakland 94607 151 homes, 149 low-income · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 59 · 3 bd: 59 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2003 · For families
  • Josephine Lum Lodge Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2747 Oliver Dr, Hayward 94545 150 homes, 148 low-income · Studio: 90 · 1 bd: 50 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2006 · For older adults · (510) 782-2311
  • Coliseum Gardens Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 6615 Leona Creek Dr, Oakland 94621 146 homes, 145 low-income · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 63 · 3 bd: 43 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2007 · For families
  • Eden Lodge Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 400 Springlake Dr, San Leandro 94578 143 low-income homes · 1 bd: 141 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2011 · For older adults · (510) 352-7008
  • Ross of Sharon Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1600 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 94606 143 homes, 142 low-income · Studio: 86 · 1 bd: 56 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2007 · For older adults · (510) 832-6090
  • San Pablo Hotel Tax credit (LIHTC) 1955 San Pablo Ave, Oakland 94612 144 homes, 140 low-income · Studio: 140 · In service since 1994
  • Ashland Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1300 Kentwood Ln, San Leandro 94578 142 homes, 140 low-income · 2 bd: 125 · 3 bd: 17 · In service since 2009 · For families · (510) 481-2565
  • Gardens at Ironwood Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3431 Cornerstone Ct, Pleasanton 94566 172 homes, 138 low-income · 1 bd: 129 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
  • Tassafaronga Village Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 930 84th Ave, Oakland 94621 137 homes, 136 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 49 · 3 bd: 56 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2010 · For families
  • Uptown Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 500 William St, Oakland 94612 665 homes, 135 low-income · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 84 · 2 bd: 42 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2008
  • California Hotel (OAKLAND) Tax credit (LIHTC) 3501 San Pablo Ave, Oakland 94608 137 homes, 135 low-income · Studio: 120 · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 2013
  • Maple Square Apt Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 4163 Baine Ave, Fremont 94536 132 homes, 130 low-income · Studio: 15 · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 39 · In service since 2006 · For families
  • Sundale Arms Tax credit (LIHTC) 39150 Sundale Dr, Fremont 94538 132 homes, 130 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 1998
  • Southlake Tower HUD-assisted 1501 Alice St, Oakland 94612 130 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 465-0481
  • Lion Creek Crossings Phase V Tax credit (LIHTC) 6710 Lion Way, Oakland 94621 128 homes, 127 low-income · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 117 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
  • Morh I Housing HUD-assisted 727 Filbert St, Oakland 94607 126 low-income homes · For families · (646) 767-3251
  • Morh I Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 953 8th St, Oakland 94607 126 homes, 125 low-income · 3 bd: 56 · 4 bd: 70 · In service since 2016
  • Vintage Court Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2499 Decoto Rd, Union City 94587 125 homes, 124 low-income · 1 bd: 88 · 2 bd: 37 · In service since 1998 · For older adults
  • Strawberry Creek Lodge Tax credit (LIHTC) 1320 Addison St, Berkeley 94702 150 homes, 122 low-income · Studio: 120 · 1 bd: 30 · In service since 2015
  • Mission Gateway Tax credit (LIHTC) 33155 Mission Blvd, Union City 94587 121 homes, 120 low-income · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 58 · 3 bd: 38 · 4 bd: 11 · In service since 2006 · For families
  • Frank G Mar Community Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 283 13th St, Oakland 94612 119 low-income homes · In service since 1990 · For families
  • Los Robles Apts (union City) Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 32300 Almaden Blvd, Union City 94587 140 homes, 118 low-income · 2 bd: 57 · 3 bd: 43 · 4 bd: 26 · In service since 2012 · For families · (510) 471-6001
  • Gatewood Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 2700 Alvingroom Ct, Oakland 94605 120 homes, 118 low-income · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 67 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 1998 · For families
  • Oak Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 801 14th St, Oakland 94607 117 homes, 116 low-income · Studio: 33 · 1 bd: 39 · 2 bd: 45 · In service since 2004 · For families
  • Lion Creek Crossings Tax credit (LIHTC) 6814 Hawley St, Oakland 94621 115 homes, 114 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 49 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2005 · For families
  • Camellia Place (DUBLIN) Tax credit (LIHTC) 5450 De Marcus Blvd, Dublin 94568 112 homes, 111 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 53 · 3 bd: 35 · In service since 2007 · For families
  • Marcus Garvey Commons and Hismen Hin-Nu Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 2555 E 14th St, Oakland 94601 109 homes, 108 low-income · 3 bd: 55 · 4 bd: 54 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
  • Hayward Four - Scattered-Site Tax credit (LIHTC) 742 Harris Ct, Hayward 94544 118 homes, 105 low-income · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 53 · 3 bd: 37 · In service since 2017
  • Coit Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1445 Harrison St, Oakland 94612 106 homes, 105 low-income · Studio: 105 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 1995
  • Lion Creek Crossings Phase III Tax credit (LIHTC) 928 66th Ave, Oakland 94621 106 homes, 105 low-income · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 45 · 4 bd: 14 · In service since 2008 · For families
  • Mark Twain Senior Community Center Tax credit (LIHTC) 3525 Lyon Ave, Oakland 94601 106 homes, 105 low-income · Studio: 105 · 1 bd: 6 · In service since 1996
  • Heritage Estates Retirement Community Tax credit (LIHTC) 900 E Stanley Blvd, Livermore 94550 250 homes, 103 low-income · 1 bd: 103 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
  • Eden House Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1601 165th Ave, San Leandro 94578 116 homes, 103 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 22 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2014
  • Savoy Tax credit (LIHTC) 1424 Jefferson St, Oakland 94612 102 homes, 101 low-income · Studio: 101 · 1 bd: 1 · In service since 2012
  • Warm Springs Inclusionary Tax credit (LIHTC) 44728 Old Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont 94538 102 homes, 101 low-income · 1 bd: 51 · 2 bd: 47 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2020
  • Harrison Street Public housing 1621 Harrison St, Oakland 94612 101 low-income homes · Run by Oakland Housing Authority · (510) 874-1500
  • Eden Issei Terrace HUD-assisted 200 Fagundes St, Hayward 94544 125 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults · (510) 785-2296
  • St. Marks Apartments HUD-assisted 394 12th St, Oakland 94607 102 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults · (510) 268-0274
  • St. Marys Gardens HUD-assisted 801 10th St, Oakland 94607 101 homes, 100 low-income · For older adults · (510) 465-9628
  • Palo Vista Gardens Public housing 6403 Fenham St, Oakland 94621 100 low-income homes · Run by Oakland Housing Authority · Average payment: $448 a month · (510) 874-1500
  • Posada de Colores HUD-assisted 2221 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland 94601 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 534-6200
  • Siena Pointe Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 22842 Vermont St, Hayward 94541 109 homes, 99 low-income · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 71 · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2007 · For families
  • Cathedral Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 638 21st St, Oakland 94612 100 homes, 99 low-income · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 31 · In service since 2014 · For families
  • Irvington Family Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4109 Broadmoor Cmn, Fremont 94538 100 homes, 99 low-income · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 39 · In service since 2007 · For families
  • Century Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 41299 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont 94539 99 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 84 · In service since 2013
  • Station Center Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 34888 11th St, Union City 94587 99 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 54 · 3 bd: 30 · In service since 2011 · For families
  • Eden Issei Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Fagundes St, Hayward 94544 100 homes, 98 low-income · Studio: 25 · 1 bd: 74 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
  • Ironhorse at Central Station Tax credit (LIHTC) 1801 14th St, Oakland 94607 99 homes, 98 low-income · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 41 · In service since 2009 · For families
  • Cottonwood Place Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3701 Peralta Blvd, Fremont 94536 98 homes, 97 low-income · 1 bd: 89 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2012 · For older adults · (510) 790-4004
  • Madison Park Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 9th St, Oakland 94607 98 homes, 96 low-income · Studio: 20 · 1 bd: 69 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 2020
  • Oxford Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 2175 Kittredge St, Berkeley 94704 97 homes, 96 low-income · Studio: 24 · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 29 · In service since 2009 · For families
  • Strobridge Court Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 21000 Wilbeam Ave, Castro Valley 94546 97 homes, 96 low-income · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 28 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 1997 · For families
  • Wittenberg Manor HUD-assisted 657 Bartlett Ave, San Lorenzo 94541 95 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 785-4848
  • Tennyson West Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 981 W Tennyson Rd, Hayward 94544 96 homes, 94 low-income · 1 bd: 23 · 2 bd: 49 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2001 · For families · (510) 887-1323
  • Fruitvale Transit Village II-A Tax credit (LIHTC) 3611 E 12th St, Oakland 94601 94 homes, 92 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 47 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2019 · For families
  • Altenheim Senior Housing Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 1720 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland 94602 93 homes, 92 low-income · Studio: 52 · 1 bd: 41 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
  • Hamilton Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 510 21st St, Oakland 94612 93 homes, 92 low-income · Studio: 92 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 1997
  • Lakeside Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1507 2nd Ave, Oakland 94606 92 homes, 91 low-income · 1 bd: 91 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
  • Harriet Tubman Terrace Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2870 Adeline St, Berkeley 94703 91 low-income homes · Studio: 48 · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2005 · For older adults · (510) 843-0134
  • Bridgecourt Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1325 40th St, Emeryville 94608 220 homes, 90 low-income · 1 bd: 45 · 2 bd: 47 · In service since 1997
  • Hismen Hin-Nu Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 2555 E 14th St, Oakland 94601 92 homes, 90 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 30 · 4 bd: 10 · In service since 1994 · For families
  • Macarthur Transit Village Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 3838 Turquoise Way, Oakland 94609 90 homes, 89 low-income · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 29 · 3 bd: 37 · In service since 2015 · For families
  • Oak Center Homes, Inc HUD-assisted 833 20th St, Oakland 94607 89 low-income homes · For families · (510) 465-5137
  • Oak Center Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 850 18th St, Oakland 94607 89 homes, 88 low-income · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 33 · 4 bd: 7 · In service since 2013
  • Sojourner Truth Manor HUD-assisted 5815 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland 94609 88 homes, 87 low-income · For older adults · (510) 655-4413
  • Quail Run Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1511 163rd Ave, San Leandro 94578 104 homes, 84 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 46 · In service since 2003
  • Ashland Family Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 16385 E 14th St, San Leandro 94578 85 homes, 84 low-income · 1 bd: 29 · 2 bd: 29 · 3 bd: 27 · In service since 2015 · For families
  • San Leandro Senior Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 528 W Juana Ave, San Leandro 94577 85 homes, 84 low-income · 1 bd: 77 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2019 · For older adults
  • Kent Garden Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 16450 Kent Ave, San Lorenzo 94580 84 homes, 83 low-income · 1 bd: 83 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2008 · For older adults · (510) 317-9150
  • ST Josephs Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2647 International Blvd, Oakland 94601 84 homes, 83 low-income · Studio: 33 · 1 bd: 50 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
  • Lincoln Court Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 2400 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland 94602 82 homes, 81 low-income · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 79 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
  • Harrison Hotel Tax credit (LIHTC) 1415 Harrison St, Oakland 94612 81 low-income homes · In service since 1996
  • Baywood Apts - Fremont Tax credit (LIHTC) 4275 Bay St, Fremont 94538 82 homes, 80 low-income · 2 bd: 46 · 3 bd: 36 · In service since 2006 · For families
  • Altenheim Senior Housing Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1720 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland 94602 81 homes, 80 low-income · Studio: 7 · 1 bd: 73 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
  • Majestic Tax credit (LIHTC) 951 Torrano Ave, Hayward 94542 81 homes, 80 low-income · 1 bd: 52 · 2 bd: 29 · In service since 2008 · For families
  • Park Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 24200 Silva Ave, Hayward 94544 81 homes, 80 low-income · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 80 · In service since 2001
  • Sequoia Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 40789 Fremont Blvd, Fremont 94538 81 homes, 80 low-income · Studio: 20 · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
  • Sequoia Manor HUD-assisted 40789 Fremont Blvd, Fremont 94538 81 homes, 80 low-income · For older adults · (510) 770-1378
  • J. L. Richard Terrace HUD-assisted 250 E 12th St, Oakland 94606 80 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 465-9646
  • Arbor Vista HUD-assisted 1300 S Livermore Ave, Livermore 94550 80 homes, 79 low-income · For older adults · (925) 454-9605
  • Bermuda Gardens Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1475 167th Ave, San Leandro 94578 80 homes, 79 low-income · 1 bd: 67 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 1998 · For older adults · (510) 297-4288
  • Fox Courts Tax credit (LIHTC) 555 19th St, Oakland 94612 80 homes, 79 low-income · Studio: 18 · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 35 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2009 · For families
  • Stevenson Terrace Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 39605 Stevenson Pl, Fremont 94539 80 homes, 79 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 26 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2019 · For families
  • University Avenue Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1531 University Ave, Berkeley 94703 80 homes, 79 low-income · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 73 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
  • Madison Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 160 14th St, Oakland 94612 79 homes, 78 low-income · Studio: 16 · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2008
  • Hayward Villa HUD-assisted 27424 Tampa Ave, Hayward 94544 78 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 887-2332
  • Las Palmas Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 15370 Tropic Ct, San Leandro 94579 91 homes, 77 low-income · 1 bd: 44 · 2 bd: 46 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2016
  • Saklan Family Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1401 North Ln, Hayward 94545 78 homes, 77 low-income · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 31 · In service since 2008 · For families
  • Baywood Apts - Oakland Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 225 41st St, Oakland 94611 77 low-income homes · Studio: 5 · 1 bd: 72 · In service since 2004 · For older adults · (510) 428-2255
  • Oak Center I Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1601 Market St, Oakland 94607 77 homes, 76 low-income · 1 bd: 33 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2016 · For families · (510) 834-2515
  • Allen Temple HUD-assisted 8135 International Blvd, Oakland 94621 76 homes, 75 low-income · For older adults · (510) 562-2771
  • Berkeley Scattered Site Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1107 Francisco St, Berkeley 94702 75 homes, 74 low-income · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 43 · 4 bd: 28 · In service since 2014 · For families
  • Newark Station Seniors Tax credit (LIHTC) 37433 Willow St, Newark 94560 75 homes, 74 low-income · 1 bd: 63 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
  • Vineyard Village HUD-assisted 3700 Pacific Ave, Livermore 94550 75 homes, 74 low-income · For older adults · (925) 443-9270
  • University Avenue Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 1040 University Ave, Berkeley 94710 74 low-income homes · Studio: 74 · In service since 2013 · For people experiencing homelessness
  • Fargo Senior Center Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 868 Fargo Ave, San Leandro 94579 75 homes, 73 low-income · Studio: 45 · 1 bd: 28 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2013 · For older adults · (510) 351-1103
  • C L Dellums Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 644 14th St, Oakland 94612 73 homes, 72 low-income · Studio: 73 · In service since 1994
  • C.L. Dellums Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 644 14th St, Oakland 94612 73 homes, 72 low-income · Studio: 73 · In service since 2014 · For people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
  • Harrison Street Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1633 Harrison St, Oakland 94612 73 homes, 72 low-income · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2012 · For older adults · (510) 879-7459
  • Chestnut Square Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1651 Chestnut St, Livermore 94551 72 homes, 71 low-income · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 69 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2019 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness
  • Garden Villas Tax credit (LIHTC) 9914 99th Avenue Ct, Oakland 94603 72 homes, 71 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 60 · In service since 2009
  • Owl's Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 860 Herman Ave, Livermore 94551 72 homes, 71 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 38 · In service since 2000 · For families
  • Lion Creek Crossings Phase IV Tax credit (LIHTC) 827 69th Ave, Oakland 94621 71 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 28 · In service since 2011 · For families
  • Glenview Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4400 Central Ave, Fremont 94536 71 homes, 70 low-income · 1 bd: 31 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2005 · For families
  • Cherry Blossom Tax credit (LIHTC) 348 W Juana Ave, San Leandro 94577 70 low-income homes · In service since 1990 · For older adults
  • Merritt Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 609 Oak St, Oakland 94607 69 low-income homes · Studio: 5 · 1 bd: 55 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2012 · For older adults
  • Stoney Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5896 East Ave, Livermore 94550 69 low-income homes · In service since 1992 · For families
  • The Ambassador Tax credit (LIHTC) 3610 Peralta St, Emeryville 94608 69 homes, 68 low-income · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2013 · For families
  • United Seniors Housing at the Eastmont Town Center Tax credit (LIHTC) 2520 Church St, Oakland 94605 69 homes, 68 low-income · Studio: 16 · 1 bd: 53 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
  • 460 Grand Avenue Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 460 Grand Ave, Oakland 94610 68 homes, 67 low-income · Studio: 12 · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 22 · In service since 2015 · For families
  • Casa Verde Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2398 E 14th St, San Leandro 94577 68 homes, 67 low-income · Studio: 65 · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2008 · (510) 357-8251
  • Las Bougainvilleas HUD-assisted 1223 37th Ave, Oakland 94601 68 homes, 67 low-income · For older adults · (510) 535-6100
  • Avalon Apts (emeryville) Tax credit (LIHTC) 3850 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville 94608 70 homes, 66 low-income · Studio: 10 · 1 bd: 50 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
  • Lakemount Apartments HUD-assisted 136 E 12th St, Oakland 94606 66 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 832-2018
  • Archstone Fremont Center Tax credit (LIHTC) 39400 Civic Center Dr, Fremont 94538 322 homes, 65 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2004
  • St. Patricks Terrace HUD-assisted 1212 Center St, Oakland 94607 66 homes, 65 low-income · For older adults · (510) 251-8135
  • Valor Crossing (fka Dublin Family Apartments) Tax credit (LIHTC) 7500 Saint Patrick Way, Dublin 94568 66 homes, 65 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 21 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2016
  • Villa Springs Tax credit (LIHTC) 22328 S Garden Ave, Hayward 94541 66 homes, 65 low-income · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 62 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2008
  • Foothill Family Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 6946 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 94605 65 homes, 64 low-income · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 33 · In service since 2002 · For families
  • North Oakland Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 3255 San Pablo Ave, Oakland 94608 65 homes, 64 low-income · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
  • Orchard Senior Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 2719 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 94601 65 homes, 64 low-income · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
  • Wittenberg Manor II HUD-assisted 713 Bartlett Ave, San Lorenzo 94541 65 homes, 64 low-income · For older adults · (510) 785-7201
  • Laguna Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 41152 Fremont Blvd, Fremont 94538 64 homes, 63 low-income · Studio: 20 · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 11 · In service since 2016 · For people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
  • Main Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3615 Main St, Fremont 94538 64 homes, 63 low-income · Studio: 17 · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2011
  • Ocean View Garden Apartments HUD-assisted 819 Hearst Ave, Berkeley 94710 62 low-income homes · For families · (510) 981-1182
  • Oceanview Garden Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1715 5th St, Berkeley 94710 62 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2004
  • Alameda Islander Tax credit (LIHTC) 2428 Central Ave, Alameda 94501 62 homes, 61 low-income · Studio: 61 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2012
  • ST Joseph's Family Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1272 26th Ave, Oakland 94601 62 homes, 61 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2013 · For families
  • Bancroft Senior Homes HUD-assisted 5636 Bancroft Ave, Oakland 94605 61 homes, 60 low-income · For older adults · (510) 534-5000
  • Jack London Gateway Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 989 Brush St, Oakland 94607 61 homes, 60 low-income · 1 bd: 57 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2009 · For older adults
  • Warm Springs Tod Village Affordable #2 Tax credit (LIHTC) 45108 Tom Blalock St, Fremont 94539 61 homes, 60 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 33 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2020 · For families
  • Amistad House Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2050 Delaware St, Berkeley 94709 60 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 59 · In service since 2010 · For older adults · (510) 548-5189
  • Broadmoor Plaza HUD-assisted 232 E 14th St, San Leandro 94577 60 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 553-9250
  • Park Vista Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1301 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont 94538 60 low-income homes · In service since 1998 · For families
  • Pasatiempo Apartments HUD-assisted 39548 Fremont Blvd, Fremont 94538 94 homes, 59 low-income · For older adults · (510) 657-4244
  • Alameda Point Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 171 W Atlantic Ave, Alameda 94501 60 homes, 59 low-income · 1 bd: 48 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2020 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness
  • Hayward Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 568 C St, Hayward 94541 60 homes, 59 low-income · 1 bd: 59 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
  • Oroysom Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 43280 Bryant Ter, Fremont 94539 60 homes, 59 low-income · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 1999 · For families
  • St. Andrews Manor HUD-assisted 3250 San Pablo Ave, Oakland 94608 60 homes, 59 low-income · For older adults · (510) 601-6144
  • Bay Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 5684 Bay St, Emeryville 94608 284 homes, 57 low-income · 1 bd: 24 · 2 bd: 34 · In service since 2006
  • Park Sierra at Iron Horse Trail Tax credit (LIHTC) 6450 Dougherty Rd, Dublin 94568 283 homes, 57 low-income · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 35 · In service since 1999
  • Brookfield Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 555 98th Ave, Oakland 94603 58 homes, 57 low-income · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 29 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2009 · For families
  • Savo Island Cooperative Homes HUD-assisted 2017 Stuart St, Berkeley 94703 57 low-income homes · For families · (510) 841-4595
  • Glen Haven Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 4262 Central Ave, Fremont 94536 81 homes, 56 low-income · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 38 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2003
  • Sara Conner Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 32520 Pulaski Dr, Hayward 94544 57 homes, 56 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 29 · 3 bd: 22 · In service since 2006 · For families
  • Station Center Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 34888 11th St, Union City 94587 56 low-income homes · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 20 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2012 · For families
  • Heritage Estates Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 800 E Stanley Blvd, Livermore 94550 130 homes, 55 low-income · 1 bd: 55 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
  • Coliseum Connections Tax credit (LIHTC) 805 71st Ave, Oakland 94621 110 homes, 55 low-income · 1 bd: 65 · 2 bd: 45 · In service since 2019
  • Sister Thea Bowman Manor HUD-assisted 6400 San Pablo Ave, Oakland 94608 55 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 420-8802
  • Lake Merritt Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1417 1st Ave, Oakland 94606 55 homes, 54 low-income · 1 bd: 54 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2002 · For older adults · (510) 763-1417
  • Beth Eden Housing Development HUD-assisted 1100 Market St, Oakland 94607 54 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 832-2249
  • Clinton Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 720 E 11th St, Oakland 94606 54 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 17 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2012 · For families
  • Strawberry Creek Lodge HUD-assisted 1320 Addison St, Berkeley 94702 150 homes, 53 low-income · For older adults · (510) 841-8330
  • Ashby Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2919 9th St, Berkeley 94710 55 homes, 53 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2007
  • E. E. Cleveland Manor HUD-assisted 2611 Alvingroom Ct, Oakland 94605 54 homes, 53 low-income · For older adults · (510) 638-4543
  • E.e. Cleveland Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) 2611 Ec Reems Ct, Oakland 94605 54 homes, 53 low-income · Studio: 13 · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
  • Kottinger Gardens Phase 2 Tax credit (LIHTC) 243, 245, 247, 249, 251 and 253 Kottinger Drive, Pleasanton 94566 54 homes, 53 low-income · 1 bd: 50 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2019 · For older adults
  • Wicklow Square Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 7606 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin 94568 54 homes, 53 low-income · 1 bd: 53 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
  • Promanade I Tax credit (LIHTC) 5300 Case Ave, Pleasanton 94566 68 homes, 52 low-income · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 33 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1997
  • Breakers at Bayport Tax credit (LIHTC) 459 Neptune Gardens Ave, Alameda 94501 52 homes, 51 low-income · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2006 · For families
  • Allen Temple Arms II HUD-assisted 1388 81st Ave, Oakland 94621 51 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 562-2771
  • Estabrook Place HUD-assisted 2121 E 14th St, San Leandro 94577 51 homes, 50 low-income · For older adults · (510) 347-5800
  • Estabrook Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 2103 E 14th St, San Leandro 94577 51 homes, 50 low-income · 1 bd: 50 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
  • Kenneth Henry Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 6475 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 94605 51 homes, 50 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 27 · 3 bd: 14 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2012 · For families
  • Beth Asher HUD-assisted 3649 Dimond Ave, Oakland 94602 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 530-4091
  • Montgomery Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 21659 Montgomery St, Hayward 94541 50 low-income homes · 1 bd: 50 · In service since 2014 · For older adults · (510) 538-6016
  • Newark Gardens II HUD-assisted 35322 Cedar Blvd, Newark 94560 50 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 791-8058
  • Fremont Oak Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 2681 Driscoll Rd, Fremont 94539 51 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 50 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2005 · For older adults
  • Adcock Joyner Apartments HUD-assisted 532 16th St, Oakland 94612 50 homes, 49 low-income · For families · (510) 839-0248
  • Emeryvilla Apartments HUD-assisted 4320 San Pablo Ave, Emeryville 94608 50 homes, 49 low-income · For older adults · (510) 601-8235
  • Glen Berry Tax credit (LIHTC) 625 Berry Ave, Hayward 94544 50 homes, 49 low-income · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 29 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 1994 · For families
  • Allen Temple Arms III HUD-assisted 10121 E 14th St, Oakland 94603 49 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 383-9190
  • University Avenue Co HUD-assisted 1471 Addison St, Berkeley 94702 47 low-income homes · For families · (510) 843-5937
  • University Avenue Cooperative Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1471 Addison St, Berkeley 94702 47 homes, 46 low-income · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 23 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2014
  • Lawrence F Moore Manor HUD-assisted 1909 Cedar St, Berkeley 94709 46 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 647-0700
  • Chestnut Court Public housing 2300 Chestnut St, Oakland 94607 72 homes, 45 low-income · Run by Oakland Housing Authority · Average payment: $717 a month · (510) 874-1500
  • Mission Court Senior Apartments (formerly Parc 55 Tax credit (LIHTC) 47003 Mission Falls Ct, Fremont 94539 45 low-income homes · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2018 · For older adults
  • Rosewood Terrace HUD-assisted 33935 Alvarado Niles Rd, Union City 94587 45 homes, 44 low-income · For older adults · (510) 675-9282
  • Percy Abram, Jr. Senior Apartments HUD-assisted 1094 Alcatraz Ave, Oakland 94608 44 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 601-0356
  • Hillcrest Gardens HUD-assisted 550 Hillcrest Ave, Livermore 94550 55 homes, 43 low-income · For older adults · (925) 449-1111
  • San Pablo Suites Tax credit (LIHTC) 2551 San Pablo Ave, Oakland 94612 43 low-income homes · In service since 1992 · For families
  • Pickering Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 20 W Pickering Ave, Fremont 94536 43 homes, 42 low-income · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 17 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 1997 · For families
  • Chestnut Square Family Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1665 Chestnut St, Livermore 94551 42 homes, 41 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2020 · For people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness · (925) 532-2224
  • Northgate Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2301 Northgate Ave, Oakland 94612 42 homes, 41 low-income · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 22 · 4 bd: 4 · In service since 2003 · For families
  • Westlake Christian Terrace II HUD-assisted 275 28th St, Oakland 94611 200 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (510) 893-2998
  • Linda Glen HUD-assisted 32 Linda Ave, Piedmont 94611 42 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (510) 654-1882
  • Oroysom Village Sr Hsg HUD-assisted 221 Bryant Cmn, Fremont 94539 41 homes, 40 low-income · For older adults · (510) 353-1510
  • Providence House HUD-assisted 540 23rd St, Oakland 94612 41 homes, 40 low-income · For people with disabilities · (510) 444-0839
  • Huntwood Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 27901 Huntwood Ave, Hayward 94544 40 low-income homes · In service since 1990 · For families
  • Irene Cooper Manor/Irene Cooper Terrace HUD-assisted 250 E 12th St, Oakland 94606 40 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 832-3200
  • Playa del Alameda HUD-assisted 142 Crolls Garden Ct, Alameda 94501 40 low-income homes · For families · (510) 521-6919
  • Allston House Tax credit (LIHTC) 2121 Seventh St, Berkeley 94710 47 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2007
  • Eldridge Gonaway Co HUD-assisted 250 E 11th St, Oakland 94606 40 homes, 39 low-income · For families · (510) 893-0913
  • Eldridge Gonaway Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 275 E 12th St, Oakland 94606 40 homes, 39 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 14 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2013
  • Mable Howard Apartments HUD-assisted 1499 Alcatraz Ave, Berkeley 94702 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (510) 658-7492
  • Playa del Alameda Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 148 Crolls Garden Ct, Alameda 94501 40 homes, 39 low-income · 2 bd: 22 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2000 · For families
  • Sacramento Senior Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 2517 Sacramento St, Berkeley 94702 40 homes, 39 low-income · Studio: 15 · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
  • Vandenburgh Villa HUD-assisted 3330 Gardella Plz, Livermore 94551 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (925) 454-0580
  • Wisteria Place HUD-assisted 33821 Alvarado Niles Rd, Union City 94587 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (510) 429-7360
  • Otterbein Manor HUD-assisted 5375 Manila Ave, Oakland 94618 39 low-income homes · For older adults · (510) 653-0256
  • Rancho Sol Y Luna HUD-assisted 3939 Monroe Ave, Fremont 94536 188 homes, 38 low-income · For older adults · (510) 794-8393
  • Linden Court Public housing 1089 26th St, Oakland 94607 79 homes, 38 low-income · Run by Oakland Housing Authority · Average payment: $751 a month · (510) 874-1500
  • Oak Street Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 1109 Oak St, Oakland 94607 39 homes, 38 low-income · Studio: 38 · 1 bd: 1 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
  • Shinsei Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 401 Stargell Ave, Alameda 94501 39 homes, 38 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 12 · 4 bd: 3 · In service since 2009 · For families
  • Lions Creek Crossing III Public housing 930 66th Ave, Oakland 94621 106 homes, 37 low-income · Run by Oakland Housing Authority · Average payment: $481 a month · Homes at several sites · (510) 874-1500
  • Adeline Street Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1131 24th St, Oakland 94607 38 homes, 37 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2002 · For families
  • Camino 23 Tax credit (LIHTC) 1245 23rd Ave, Oakland 94606 37 homes, 36 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2019
  • The Surf Apts (san Leandro) Tax credit (LIHTC) 15320 Tropic Ct, San Leandro 94579 46 homes, 35 low-income · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2003
  • Ageno Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 1097 Westwind St, Livermore 94550 36 homes, 35 low-income · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2020
  • Glen Eden Tax credit (LIHTC) 561 A St, Hayward 94541 36 homes, 35 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 1993 · For families
  • Rosewood Apartments HUD-assisted 1617 Russell St, Berkeley 94703 36 homes, 35 low-income · For families · (510) 540-0382
  • Seven Directions Tax credit (LIHTC) 2946 International Blvd, Oakland 94601 36 homes, 35 low-income · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 13 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2008 · For families
  • Anton Hacienda Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 5723 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton 94588 168 homes, 34 low-income · 1 bd: 64 · 2 bd: 88 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2015
  • Erna P Harris Court Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1330 University Ave, Berkeley 94702 35 homes, 34 low-income · Studio: 25 · 1 bd: 10 · In service since 2011
  • Oak Park Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2618 E 16th St, Oakland 94601 35 homes, 34 low-income · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 16 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2003 · For families
  • Oakland 34 Tax credit (LIHTC) 10920 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland 94605 33 homes, 32 low-income · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
  • Good Shepherd Residence HUD-assisted 1335 Mowry Ave, Fremont 94538 32 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (510) 505-1246
  • Madrone Hotel Tax credit (LIHTC) 477 8th St, Oakland 94607 32 low-income homes · In service since 1988
  • Bell Street Gardens HUD-assisted 4101 Mowry Ave, Fremont 94538 128 homes, 31 low-income · (510) 796-8200
  • Kottinger Gardens Phase 2 HUD-assisted 251 Kottinger Dr, Pleasanton 94566 54 homes, 31 low-income · For older adults · (510) 846-3050
  • Macarthur Apts (OAKLAND) Tax credit (LIHTC) 9800 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland 94605 32 homes, 31 low-income · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2013 · For families
  • Stargell Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 2700 Bette St, Alameda 94501 32 homes, 31 low-income · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 17 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2017
  • Oakland Point Tax credit (LIHTC) 1448 10th St, Oakland 94607 31 low-income homes · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 3 · 4 bd: 5 · In service since 2001
  • Fairmount Tax credit (LIHTC) 401 Fairmount Ave, Oakland 94611 31 homes, 30 low-income · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 2011 · For families
  • Sunflower Hill at Irby Ranch Tax credit (LIHTC) 3701 Nevada Street, Pleasanton 94566 31 homes, 30 low-income · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 22 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2020 · For people with disabilities
  • Adel Court Public housing 2001 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland 94602 30 low-income homes · Run by Oakland Housing Authority · Average payment: $519 a month · Homes at several sites · (510) 874-1500
  • Santana Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 2220 10th Ave, Oakland 94606 30 low-income homes · In service since 1992 · (510) 533-9848
  • Carmen Avenue Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2891 Carmen Ave, Livermore 94550 30 homes, 29 low-income · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 2008
  • International Boulevard Family Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 6600 International Blvd, Oakland 94621 30 homes, 29 low-income · 1 bd: 7 · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 10 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2001 · For families
  • Cypress Glen Tax credit (LIHTC) 25100 Cypress Ave, Hayward 94544 54 homes, 27 low-income · In service since 1987 · For families
  • Jubilee Senior Homes HUD-assisted 2577 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley 94702 28 homes, 27 low-income · For older adults · (510) 981-0774
  • Lorenzo Creek Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 22198 Center St, Castro Valley 94546 28 homes, 27 low-income · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 13 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2006
  • Redwood Hill Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 4868 Calaveras Ave, Oakland 94619 28 homes, 27 low-income · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2019 · For families
  • University Neighborhood Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1719 University Ave, Berkeley 94703 27 homes, 26 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2005
  • Olive Tree Plaza HUD-assisted 671 W A St, Hayward Acres 94541 26 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (510) 784-0866
  • Shattuck Senior Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 2425 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley 94704 26 low-income homes · In service since 1998 · For families
  • Sycamore Square HUD-assisted 22650 Alice St, Hayward 94541 26 low-income homes · For families · (510) 733-6285
  • Lottie Johnson Apartments HUD-assisted 970 14th St, Oakland 94607 27 homes, 25 low-income · For families · (510) 268-1736
  • 1701 Martin Luther King JR. Way Tax credit (LIHTC) 1701 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland 94612 26 homes, 25 low-income · Studio: 5 · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2015 · For people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
  • Drasnin Manor Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 2530 International Blvd, Oakland 94601 26 homes, 25 low-income · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 14 · In service since 2013 · For families
  • Fuller Lodge Tax credit (LIHTC) 2141 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro 94577 26 homes, 25 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2014
  • Fuller Lodge HUD-assisted 2141 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro 94577 26 homes, 25 low-income · For people with disabilities · (510) 351-2650
  • Olive Tree Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 671 W A St, Hayward 94541 26 homes, 25 low-income · 1 bd: 20 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2014 · For people with disabilities, people experiencing homelessness
  • Town Center at Acorn HUD-assisted 1143 10th St, Oakland 94607 25 low-income homes · For families · (510) 444-8942
  • Allen Temple Manor HUD-assisted 7607 International Blvd, Oakland 94621 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (510) 567-9792
  • Redwood Lodge Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 40767 Fremont Blvd, Fremont 94538 24 low-income homes · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2013 · For people with disabilities · (510) 657-6231
  • Stanley Avenue Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 6006 International Blvd, Oakland 94621 24 homes, 23 low-income · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 11 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2002 · For families
  • Grayson Street Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 2748 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley 94702 23 homes, 22 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 5 · In service since 2019 · For people with disabilities
  • Marcus Garvey Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 721 Wood St, Oakland 94607 22 low-income homes · In service since 1992 · For families
  • Lion Creek Crossings IV Public housing 6951 Lion Way, Oakland 94621 72 homes, 21 low-income · Run by Oakland Housing Authority · Average payment: $805 a month · (510) 874-1500
  • Hayward Senior Housing II Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 22605 Grand St, Hayward 94541 22 homes, 21 low-income · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2015 · For older adults · (510) 881-0115
  • Ec Magnolia Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 22880 Watkins St, Hayward 94541 21 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 8 · In service since 2013 · For people with disabilities · (510) 886-7331
  • Greenbriar Tax credit (LIHTC) 1490 E Gate Way, Pleasanton 94566 100 homes, 20 low-income · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2002 · For families
  • Casa Velasco Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 3430 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 94601 20 low-income homes · Studio: 12 · 1 bd: 8 · In service since 2003 · For older adults · (510) 534-6200
  • Harp Plaza Tax credit (LIHTC) 430 28th St, Oakland 94609 20 low-income homes · In service since 1995
  • Macarthur BLVD Tax credit (LIHTC) 8300 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland 94605 20 low-income homes · In service since 1989 · For families
  • Everett Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) 2437 Eagle Ave, Alameda 94501 20 homes, 19 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 5 · In service since 2018 · For families
  • Harris Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 734 Harris Ct, Hayward 94544 20 homes, 19 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2000 · For families
  • Pacific Grove HUD-assisted 41247 Roberts Ave, Fremont 94538 20 homes, 19 low-income · For people with disabilities · (510) 668-1159
  • Tassafaronga Village Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 1001 83rd Ave, Oakland 94621 20 homes, 19 low-income · Studio: 7 · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 2010
  • Drachma Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1029 Campbell St, Oakland 94607 19 low-income homes · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 5 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2002 · For families
  • Adeline Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 3224 Adeline St, Berkeley 94703 19 homes, 18 low-income · Studio: 2 · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 6 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2002
  • Coolidge Court HUD-assisted 3850 Coolidge Ave, Oakland 94602 19 homes, 18 low-income · For people with disabilities · (510) 336-9250
  • Eastmont Court HUD-assisted 6850 Foothill Blvd, Oakland 94605 19 homes, 18 low-income · For people with disabilities · (510) 568-9259
  • Jack Capon Villa Tax credit (LIHTC) 2216 Lincoln Ave, Alameda 94501 19 homes, 18 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 2014 · For people experiencing homelessness
  • Bridgeway East Tax credit (LIHTC) 4145 Bay St, Fremont 94538 18 low-income homes · Studio: 3 · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 2005
  • Swans Market Hall Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 918 Clay St, Oakland 94607 18 homes, 17 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 10 · In service since 1999
  • Promanade II Tax credit (LIHTC) 5300 Case Ave, Pleasanton 94566 78 homes, 16 low-income · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 7 · In service since 1997
  • Downs Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 1027 60th St, Oakland 94608 17 homes, 16 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
  • Creekside Apts (ALBANY) Tax credit (LIHTC) 1155 San Pablo Ave, Albany 94706 16 homes, 15 low-income · In service since 2001
  • Dwight Way Apartments HUD-assisted 1518 Dwight Way, Berkeley 94703 16 homes, 15 low-income · For people with disabilities · (510) 665-8436
  • Fuller Gardens HUD-assisted 2390 E 14th St, San Leandro 94577 16 homes, 15 low-income · For people with disabilities · (510) 618-1680
  • Harmon Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 3240 Sacramento St, Berkeley 94702 16 homes, 15 low-income · Studio: 15 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2011
  • Lorin Plaza Station Tax credit (LIHTC) 3253 Adeline St, Berkeley 94703 14 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 1993 · For families
  • Vernon Street Housing, Inc. HUD-assisted 269 Vernon St, Oakland 94610 13 homes, 12 low-income · For people with disabilities · (510) 832-3460
  • Bonita House, Inc. HUD-assisted 1910 Hearst Ave, Berkeley 94709 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (510) 923-1099
  • East Bay Transit Homes HUD-assisted 2787 79th Ave, Oakland 94605 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (510) 613-0319
  • Arroyo Del Valle Commons HUD-assisted 1140 Mocho St, Livermore 94550 12 homes, 11 low-income · For people with disabilities · (925) 423-2907
  • Lincoln Oaks Apartments HUD-assisted 40852 Lincoln St, Fremont 94538 11 homes, 10 low-income · For people with disabilities · (510) 828-6295
  • Homes Now in the Community HUD-assisted 1800 Linden St, Oakland 94607 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (510) 465-1800
  • Rosevine Apartments HUD-assisted 1431 Oxford St, Berkeley 94709 10 homes, 9 low-income · For people with disabilities · (510) 665-5659
  • 236 29th ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 236 29th St, Oakland 94611 8 low-income homes
  • Adeline Street Property Tax credit (LIHTC) 2918 Adeline St, Berkeley 94703 6 low-income homes
  • Bay Bridge Housing HUD-assisted 1034 36th St, Emeryville 94608 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (510) 595-7822
  • Promenade Apartments 2 HUD-assisted 5300 Case Ave, Pleasanton 94566 73 homes, 5 low-income · (415) 595-6922
  • Promenade Apartments 1 HUD-assisted 5300 Case Ave, Pleasanton 94566 63 homes, 5 low-income · (415) 595-6922
  • Luella Fuller Group Home HUD-assisted 342 W Joaquin Ave, San Leandro 94577 6 homes, 5 low-income · For people with disabilities · (510) 614-0521
  • 23rd Avenue Project Tax credit (LIHTC) 2231 23rd Ave, Oakland 94606 4 low-income homes · In service since 1988 · For families
  • 2648 Parker Ave Tax credit (LIHTC) 2648 Parker Ave, Oakland 94605 4 low-income homes · In service since 1990 · For families
  • 7801 Macarthur BLVD Tax credit (LIHTC) 7801 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland 94605 4 low-income homes
  • 1112 62nd Ave Tax credit (LIHTC) 1112 62nd Ave, Oakland 94621 2 low-income homes
  • 1118 62nd Ave Tax credit (LIHTC) 1118 62nd Ave, Oakland 94621 2 low-income homes
  • 1714-1716 Eleventh Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 1714 11th St, Oakland 94607 2 low-income homes · In service since 1989 · For families
  • 3105 Martin Luther King JR Way Tax credit (LIHTC) 3105 Mlk Jr Way, Oakland 94609 2 low-income homes
  • 3109 Martin Luther King JR Way Tax credit (LIHTC) 3109 Mlk Jr Way, Oakland 94609 2 low-income homes
  • 3311 Martin Luther King JR Way Tax credit (LIHTC) 3311 Mlk Jr Way, Oakland 94609 2 low-income homes
  • 975 45th ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 975 45th St, Oakland 94608 2 low-income homes · In service since 1990 · For families
  • 9012 B ST Tax credit (LIHTC) 9012 B St, Oakland 94603 1 low-income home
  • Strawberry Creek Lodge Tax credit (LIHTC) 1320 Addison St, Berkeley 94702 115 homes
  • Ehp Issei Terrace LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 200 Fagundes St, Hayward 94544 97 homes
  • Ehp Sequioa Manor LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 40789 Fremont Blvd, Fremont 94538 80 homes
  • Helios Corner Tax credit (LIHTC) 1530 University Ave, Berkeley 94703 79 homes
  • Berkeley 75 Housing Partners LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 1404 Mlk Jr Way, Berkeley 94709 74 homes
  • Owl S Landing Tax credit (LIHTC) 856 Herman Ave, Livermore 94551 71 homes
  • University Avenue Cooperative Housing (site A) Tax credit (LIHTC) 1471 Addison St, Berkeley 94702 47 homes
  • Eldridge Gonoway Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 275 E 12th St, Oakland 94606 39 homes
  • Ehp Fuller Lodge LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 2141 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro 94577 25 homes
  • Ehp Olive Tree Plaza LP Tax credit (LIHTC) 671 W A St, Hayward 94541 6 homes
  • 1245 McKay Ave HUD-assisted 1245 McKay Ave, Alameda 94501
  • Pacific Avenue Senior Homes HUD-assisted 3701 Pacific Avenue, Livermore 94550
  • The Eliza HUD-assisted 2125 Telegraph Ave, Oakland 94612

31 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map

Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.

Section 8

The Section 8 voucher in Alameda County

The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 6 agencies serve in Alameda County. Here is what the rules say:

The rules, with their source

  1. You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD

  2. Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)

  3. Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)

  4. If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)

  5. When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508

  6. Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)

Mixed-status families: how assistance is figured
HUD income limits Yearly income of the whole family, before taxes.
HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area.
People Extremely low (30%) Very low (50%) Low
1 person $35,650 $59,400 $95,050
2 people $40,750 $67,900 $108,600
3 people $45,850 $76,400 $122,200
4 people $50,900 $84,850 $135,750
5 people $55,000 $91,650 $146,650
6 people $59,050 $98,450 $157,500
7 people $63,150 $105,250 $168,350
8 people $67,200 $112,050 $179,200

Area median income: $162,800. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026

How much can you earn? Check your case

Possible payment standard

  • Studio $1,879 – $2,297
  • 1 bedroom $2,061 – $2,519
  • 2 bedrooms $2,525 – $3,086
  • 3 bedrooms $3,233 – $3,951
  • 4 bedrooms $3,825 – $4,675

The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.

Housing agencies that serve this place

Housing agencies in California Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026

Your rights as a tenant in California

What California law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.

See your rights, rule by rule

Compare these rules with other states →

A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.

How much can they charge for a deposit?
Up to 1 month of rent
Cal. Civ. Code §1950.5(c)(1), (c)(4)
When must they return my deposit?
21 days
Cal. Civ. Code §1950.5
If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
3 court days
Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §1161(2)
How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
30 or 60 days, depending on the case
Cal. Civ. Code §1946.1(b), (c)
  • Only a court order can remove youCal. Civ. Code §789.3
  • Protection from retaliationCal. Civ. Code §1942.5
  • Protection related to immigration statusCal. Civ. Code §1940.3

Help

Where to get help with rent in Alameda County

These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Alameda County. They counsel for free or at low cost.

  • A-1 Community Housing Services

    22320 Foothill Blvd Ste 200, Hayward · Spanish

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Budget and financial counseling
    • and 6 more
  • Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity (ECHO)

    22551 2nd St Ste 200, Hayward · Spanish

  • Money Management International - Oakland

    1901 Harrison St Ste 1100, Oakland · Spanish

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Budget and financial counseling
    • and 4 more

Rental assistance programs

The ones that serve in Alameda County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.

Tool

How much cash do you need to move in?

It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Alameda County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.

Count power on top of the rent: in California, the average home bill was $161 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs

Your move

We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.

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Deposit and rent in advance
The deposit, in

Let's do the math

Cash to move in

$5,610

What you need before you get the keys.

What adds up

First month
$2,805
Security deposit
$2,805
Total
$5,610

The deposit cap

Pick your state to see whether its law caps the deposit.

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When you'll have it

Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.

What helps

  • Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
  • On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
  • Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.

This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.

Guides

Before you sign

Frequently asked questions

What is the fair market rent in Alameda County?

According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $2,088; 1 bedroom: $2,290; 2 bedrooms: $2,805; 3 bedrooms: $3,592; 4 bedrooms: $4,250. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.

How much do you need to earn to rent in Alameda County?

Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,805) without spending more than 30% of income takes $53.94 an hour full time, or $112,200 a year.

Who qualifies for Section 8 in Alameda County?

Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $84,850 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.

How much does Section 8 pay in Alameda County?

The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $2,525 and $3,086 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.

Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Alameda County?

For 2 bedrooms they run from $2,630 in 94579 to $3,830 in 94555. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.

How many low-income apartments are there in Alameda County?

HUD lists 336 properties with homes for low-income households in Alameda County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.

How many households spend too much on rent in Alameda County?

HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Alameda County, 50% of renter households are in that position; in California, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).