Last Updated: May 31, 2025
Contact Information
Main Contact: Mariel Riviera
Contact Phone: (510) 865-7288
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Independence Plaza Apartments
Housing Authority of the City of Alameda
703 Atlantic Avenue Alameda, CA 94501
Building Description
1&2 bdrm Apartments. Credit Check is Required. No Min. Income Requirements for BMR units; Market Rate units Income requirement is 2Xs the amount of rent. Unit Includes: range/stove, refrigerator, garbage disposal, and deck/balcony. Storage, gated, offstreet parking, elevator, clubhouse, exercise rooms, and laundry facilities.
186 Units
- Water, Garbage are paid
- Credit Check is Required
- All subsidies must be considered by all types of housing except for Section 8 project-based properties. https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2020/02/SourceofIncomeFAQ_ENG.pdf
- Inquire about Rental/Deposit Assistance Program
- Does not accept co-signer
- No Evictions
- Not near public transportation
- Bird, Cat, Dog are allowed
UNIT DETAILS
MIN INCOME
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