Last Updated: November 08, 2022
Contact Information
Main Contact: Carolyn Craig, Community Director - Oceanview Gardens Leasing Office
Contact Phone: (510) 981-1182
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?
Oceanview Garden Apartments EPMI (a bayside community)
a Bayside Company
819 Hearst Avenue Berkeley, CA 94710
Building Description
No Vacancies/Wait List is CLOSED.
Contact No.: (510) 981-1182 Credit Check is Required – No Fee. No Minimum Income Limits but there are Maximum Income Limits-speak with management. Section 8 tax credit building. Does not accept Vendor Pay. Does not accept cosigner. Will work with previous evictions on a case by case basis. Requires a deposit of 1X the amount of rent. Does not work with Rental Assistance Program (RAP). Units include: Baths: 1 and 2 Bdrms 1 bath; 3 Bdrms 1.5 baths, stove, refrigerator, garbage disposal, two coin-operated laundry facilities onsite, 1 uncovered off-street parking space. Courtyard area and Community Room available. Water and Garbage are paid. Non-Smoking building. Near Public Transportation. Near schools and shops. No Pets. No Smoking. Wheelchair accessible apartments available.