Last Updated: April 17, 2023
Contact Information
Main Contact: Leasing Office
Contact Phone: (510) 663-2001
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Empyrean aka Empyrean Towers
Resources for Community Development (RCD)
344 13th Street Oakland, CA 94612
Building Description
Empyrean
344 13th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 891-1952
1 Bdrm Apt – Rent $1,398
1 Bdrm Apt – Rent $1,195
Security Deposit $1,500
Min. Income Requirement 2X the rent. Income Limit for 1 Person $60,000; for 2 People $68,580 and for 3 People $77,160. WAIT LIST NOW CLOSED AS OF 04/17/2023. MAY APPLY AND PICK UP APPLICATIONS at 344 13th Street, Oakland, CA 94612, Monday – Friday from 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Empyrean Towers a newly renovated historic building providing 65 affordable studio and one-bedroom apartments in downtown Oakland. This rental opportunity is for 2 of the total 54 units in the property. Amenities: On-site property management and resident services, bicycle room, community room and laundry.
- Water, Heat, Electricity & Garbage paid by Owner. Tenant pays for WIFI and Cable.
- Credit/Background Check Required. No Fee.
- Section 8 Welcome.
- No Cosigner
- May work with Deposit Assistance Program.
- May work with Evictions on a case by case basis.
- Near Public Transportation, BART, Bus, retail and commercial, jobs, services and other amenities.
- No pets.
Posted: 03/27/2023