Last Updated: May 09, 2025
Contact Information
Main Contact: Deborah Sims, Property Manager
Contact Phone: (510) 526-4000
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Building Description
Ohlone Gardens
6495 Portola Drive, El Cerrito, CA 94530
Contact Leasing Agent: Deborah Sims, Property Manager
Contact Number: (510) 526-4000, Due to high call volume, you may hear a message
Email Address: ohlone@jsco.net
Min Income Requirement 2.5X the rent. Rent and deposit amounts are subject to change. Deposits may be 1X the amount of rent-need to inquire. Some units wheelchair accessible. WAIT LIST OPEN UNTIL MAY 14, 2025 AT 5:00 PM. Applicants can Apply Online or Download Application at https://housingbayarea.mtc.ca.gov/listing/98fa3538-f579-489e-bd99-a94c029587d9/ohlone_gardens_6495_portola_drive_el_cerrito_ca Units include: Bath, Refrigerator, Range and Oven, Dishwasher, kitchen w/energy efficient appliances, energy efficient windows, balcony. Property Amenities: Onsite Laundry, Balconies, Assigned Covered parking, Bicycle Storage Areas. Services Offered: Residents have access to on-site support services such as educational workshops, youth activities and community gatherings (at no cost to residents).
- Inquire regarding utilities paid.
- Credit Check is $28 per applicant age 18 and over. Due at interview.
- Section 8 Welcome.
- Section 8, including Housing Choice Vouchers and other recognized rental assistance programs, will be considered for this property. In the case of a valid rental subsidy, the required minimum income will be based on the portion of the rent that the tenant pays after use of the subsidy.
- No Cosigners.
- Inquire regarding the acceptance of previous evictions.
- 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
- Near Public Transportation. Near schools and shops. Ohlone Gardens has convenient access to BART, AC Transit bus lines, nearby restaurants, retail shopping including the Moeser Lane Shopping Center, the Ohlone Greenway, the El Cerrito Swim Center, several playgrounds, and K-12 schools and close to Fairmont and Harding Elementary School, Fred T Koremastu and El Cerrito High School.
- Pets are allowed. Residents will be required to sign a pet agreement and provide a pet deposit.
- This is a Non-Smoking Building.