Last Updated: April 10, 2025
Contact Information
Main Contact: Jennifer Herrera, Property Manager
Contact Phone: (510) 278-2400
Be aware that most listings for affordable housing have waiting lists. We encourage you to apply to as many as possible so we hope you will check the website once a month for new listings. To obtain an application contact the property manager or go to the property management office.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Affordable Housing?
- The listing I am interested in has a waitlist. How long are these waitlists, usually?
- What are immediate affordable housing opportunities in Alameda County (without waiting lists)?
- What is an SRO?
- How do I find a roommate situation?
- What is a sober living home?
- What is Transitional housing?
- What if I find an apartment that’s available next month, but I don’t have a place to stay until then?
- What if I can afford the rent, but I can’t afford the security deposit?
- I have an eviction or bad credit on my record. Are there still housing options for me?
- What if I don’t meet income qualifications?
- I have a disability. Do I have a right to a Reasonable Accommodation?
- What is Section 8? How do I get it?
- What is Public Housing?
- I have fallen behind on my rent. How can I get help?
- What is rent control? Do all cities in Alameda County have it?
- How does the developer decide if I am eligible for affordable housing and what is AMI?
- How do you calculate your household income?
Building Description
Minimum income Requirement 2X the rent. Deposit $1349 - $2489. Not Wheelchair Accessible. May work with previous evictions if more than three years old. The WAIT LIST OPEN and ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2, 3 and 4-Bedroom Apartments at Eden House Apartments on MONDAY, MARCH 24, 2025 through FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM. APPLY ONLINE or DOWNLOAD APPLICATION at https://housing.acgov.org/listings Units include: Bath, stove, refrigerator, wall heater. Property Amenities: Property Manager and Maintenance On-site, Resident Services On-site, Onsite Laundry Facility, Resident Community Room with a Kitchen, Picnic Area with Outdoor BBQ, Playground and Basketball Court, Short Walk to restaurants and parks; Energy and Water efficient fixtures; drought-tolerant landscaping; solar panels provide energy to property.
- Water and Garbage are paid. Utilities that are not included are electricity, landline phone, internet, cable.
- Credit Check Fee is $30 per applicant age 18 and over. Due at interview.
- Accepts Section 8
- Housing Choice Vouchers, Section 8, and other valid 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 the use of the subsidy.
- Does Not Accept Cosigners
- Near Public Transportation
- Near Schools and Shops
- No Pets
- Non-Smoking Community
Contact (510) 278-2400. Due to high call volume, you may hear a message. Email: edenhouse@mercyhousing.org Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM.
Posted: 03/27/2025