Last Updated: May 20, 2025
Contact Information
Main Contact: Zakiya Johnson, Resident Manager
Contact Phone: (510) 444-4335
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Building Description
Chestnut Linden Court
1060 W. Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94607
Contact Leasing Agent: Zakiya Johnson, Resident Manager
Contact Number: (510) 444-4335
Due to high call volume, you may hear a message
Email: chestnutlinden@bridgehousing.com
Rent Amounts:
1 Bdrm Apt : Rent $1,577
2 Bdrm Apt : Rent $1,874
3 Bdrm Apt : Rent $2,147
Deposit is $1577 - $2147. For tenants with a Housing Choice Vouchers, the deposit is the lesser of the set deposits or the tenant portion, at a minimum of $100.
WAITLIST OPEN. APPLICATION DUE DATE: MAY 30, 2025 AT 5:00 PM. APPLY ONLINE or DOWNLOAD APPLICATION at https://housingbayarea.mtc.ca.gov/listing/cc1850b0-43b9-476a-b37e-8e576fff4b2f/chestnut_linden_court_1060_w_grand_avenue_oakland_ca
BMR units for low-income families. Credit Check Fee waived if on Section 8. Min. Income Requirement 2.5X the rent. Units include: Deck/Balcony, or private patio in select units. Washer/Dryer Hook Ups in select units. Dishwasher provided. Property Amenities: Onsite Laundry Room, Basketball Court, Playground and Community Room with Kitchen. Gated/Covered parking available, 1 parking spot per unit. Not wheelchair accessible. Property has ADA compliant units.
- Garbage and Water are paid.
- Application Fee is $25 per applicant age 18 & over. Due at interview.
- No Criminal Background Check due to Oakland's Fair Chance Ordinance. https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/fair-chance-access-to-housing-ordinance
- Housing Choice Vouchers, Section 8, and other valid rental assistance programs will be considered for this property. In the case of a valid rental subside, the required minimum income will be based on the portion of the rent that tenant pays after the use of the subsidy.
- Does Not Accept cosigner.
- Will not work with previous evictions.
- Near Public Transportation, Schools and Shops.
- Pets allowed with a $300 deposit. Service Animals are not considered pets.
- No Smoking is allowed on this property.