Last Updated: December 01, 2025
Contact Information
Main Contact: Rica Vista Apartments
Contact Phone: (510) 567-7209
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Building Description
Minimum income 2X amount of rent, Some Wheelchair ADA Units on 1st Floor. Unit includes: Bath, Stove , Refrigerator, Garbage Disposal, Card laundry facility onsite, Assigned off street parking-must show registration for vehicle. Amenities: Swimming pool and fitness center,
- Utilities included with rent
- Application Fee $25
- Background check included in credit check fee
- Accepts vendor pay
- Accepts co-signer
- Will work with previous evictions depending on decision of 3rd Party Vendor
- Will work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Programs
- Near Public transportation
- Near Schools and shopping
- Dog and cats Allowed with $500. deposit and $50. pet rent. Breed restrictions apply
Posted: 11/30/2025
Unit Description
1 Bdrm. Apt. Rent Range $1985./Dep.$500 with approved credit. Minimum income 2X amount of rent, Available Now Some Wheelchair ADA Units on 1st Floor. Eviction OK. Unit includes: Bath, Stove , Refrigerator, Garbage Disposal, Card laundry facility onsite, Assigned off street parking-must show registration for vehicle. Amenities: Swimming pool and fitness center,
- Utilities included with rent
- Application Fee $25
- Background check included in credit check fee
- Accepts vendor pay
- Accepts co-signer
- Will work with previous evictions depending on decision of 3rd Party Vendor
- Will work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Programs
- Near Public transportation
- Near Schools and shopping
- Dog and cats Allowed with $500. deposit and $50. pet rent. Breed restrictions apply
Posted: 11/30/2025
Restrictions
Maximum Income Level AMI: 80%
Minimum Income Limit: $3,970
Unit Restricted For: No Restrictions
Family Status Restrictions: Not Restricted
Age Restrictions: Age 18 and Above
Pets Accepted: Cat, Dog
Rent and Fees
Monthly Rent or Percent of Income: $1,985
Pet Monthly Fee: $50
Security Deposit: $500
Pets Deposit: $500
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Appliances Included: Coin Operated W/D, Refridgerator, Stove, Garbage Disposal
Paid Utilities: None