Last Updated: February 05, 2025
Contact Information
Main Contact: Third Avenue Apartment Leasing Office
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Arboleda Apartments aka Third Avenue Apartments
Satellite Affordable Housing Association(SAHA)/Satellite Housing, Inc.
1550 Third Avenue Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Building Description
Arboleda Apartments
1550 Third Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Phone: (833) 948-1757 | Arboleda@sahahomes.org
Restricted 3 Bedroom – 50% AMI – Resource Num: 76911443
Restricted 2 Bedroom – 50% AMI (Mental Disability) – Resource Num: 39554209
Restricted 2 Bedroom – 50% AMI (Developmental Disability) – Resource Num: 39554211
Restricted 2 Bedroom – 50% AMI – Resource Num: 76911441
Restricted 1 Bedroom – 50% AMI (Mental Disability) – Resource Num: 39554208
Restricted 1 Bedroom – 50% AMI (Developmental Disability) – Resource Num:
Restricted 1 Bedroom – 50% AMI – Resource Num: 76911356
The Waiting list is opening for Tax-credit 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units. Head of household must be at least 18 years or older, or legally emancipated at the time of application.
Waiting list opens on February 12, 2025, and closes on February 19, 2025.
Online Application:
Applications will be available to submit online. Please visit www.sahahomes.org/apply for more information.
Paper Application:
Paper applications available for pick up and drop off at 1550 Third Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 at the following times:
• Friday, February 14, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Monday, February 17, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Paper applications will also be available online to print.
*Paper applications must be postmarked by February 19, 2025, AND received by the manager’s office by 5:00 PM February 26, 2025. Please call the number above for assistance.
Min. Income 2X the rent. Deposit equal to rent. Wheelchair Yes. Unit includes: Bath, Parking garage, community room, computer room, play structure, on site laundry, limited off-street parking.
- Garbage is paid
- No fee for Credit/Background Check.
- Welcomes Section 8.
- All subsidies must be considered by all types of housing except for Section 8 project-based properties. https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2020/02/SourceofIncomeFAQ_ENG.pdf
- Does not accept cosigner.
- No Evictions.
- Will work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program.
- Near Public Transportation.
- Certain pets OK with $200 deposit.