Last Updated: August 01, 2025
Contact Information
Main Contact: Shaelyn Adams, Resident Administrator
Contact Phone: (510) 261-0808
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Building Description
St. Joseph's Senior Apartments
2647 International Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94601
Contact Leasing Agent: Shaelyn Adams, Resident Administrator
Call (510) 261-0808, Due to high call volume, you may hear a message.
Email: stjosephs@bridgehousing.com
| Studio at 30% AMI | Rent: 30% of Income |
| 1 Bdrm at 30% AMI | Rent: 30% of Income |
| Studio at 35% AMI | Rent: 30% of Income |
| 1 Bdrm at 35% AMI | Rent: 30% of Income |
| Studio at 50% AMI | Rent: 30% of Income |
| 1 Bdrm at 50% AMI | Rent: 30% of Income |
Deposit $0 - $1900. Deposits are equal to one month of tenant's portion of rent.
Units are Project Based Section 8. Must be Age 55 or Over. There is no minimum income requirements for Section 8 applicants, but there is a Max Income Limit. Wheelchair accessible. NO VACANCY. WAIT LIST OPEN until AUGUST 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM. APPLY ONLINE or DOWNLOAD APPLICATION at https://housingbayarea.mtc.ca.gov/listing/e57c1c7b-9c2f-4a75-8901-7d29d38cab56/st_joseph_s_senior_apartments_2647_international_blvd_oakland_ca
Units include: Bath, Dishwasher in some units, refrigerator in each unit, electric ranges, intercom systems. Property Amenities: Bicycle Racks, Community Garden, Community Room w/ Kitchen, Elevators, Onsite Laundry, Secured/Gated Entry, 2 Elevators in the building. Limited parking spaces available. There is ADA Compliant Units. Services Offered: Resident Services Coordinator on site.
- Garbage, Water are paid. Residents are only responsible for paying electricity.
- Credit Check Fee is $0.
- Does not accept Section 8.
- Rental Assistance: All apartments are subsidized under the Oakland Housing Authority - Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Program, with rents based on approximately 30% of the total household's income. If an applicant has their own Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 voucher, the applicant will have to forfeit their voucher in order to reside in this property.
- Does not accept cosigner.
- No Evictions.
- May work with Deposit/Rental Assistance Program.
- Near Public Transportation. 2 miles from Fruitvale BART Station. Near shops and other businesses.
- No pets allowed in this building. Service animals are not considered a pet.
- No smoking is allowed on this property.