Last Updated: December 12, 2025
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Contact Phone: 650-356-2900
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Chestnut Square Senior
Mid-Peninsula Housing Management Corporation
1651 Chestnut Street Livermore, CA 94551
Building Description
WAIT LIST OPEN for 1-Bedroom Apartments for Seniors. Applicants may apply online beginning December 1, 2025 until December 15, 2025. Minimum income 2X the rent. No Min. Income Requirement for Section 8 Voucher applicants. Wheelchair -Yes. Eviction OK.
APPLY ONLINE or DOWNLOAD APPLICATION at https://www.midpen-housing.org/property/chestnut-square-senior/
Chestnut Square Senior Housing offers studio and 1-bedroom apartments for seniors 62 years of age or older. These generously sized apartments have full kitchens with electric range, refrigerator and plenty of storage.
The community amenities include community room with kitchen and large screen TV, computer room, game room with pool table, and roof top patio.
This quiet community also offers covered parking and is close to shopping, transit, restaurants, and May Nissen Park.
All residents will have access to cognitive stimulation activities, social connectedness and engagement, and connection to community resources.
- Utilities included: water, water heating, sewer and garbage as well as supply a stove and refrigerator
- Credit check fee: $45.00
- 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 co-signers
- May work with evictions on a case -by-case basis.
- Will work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program
- Near Public Transportation
- Near School and shops
Allows pets -with breed and weight restrictions
Unit Description
1 bdr. apt. Rent - $1,798. Deposit TBD. Minimum income 2X the rent. No Min. Income Requirement for Section 8 Voucher applicants. Wheelchair -Yes. Eviction OK. WAIT LIST OPEN for 1-Bedroom Apartments for Seniors. Applicants may apply online beginning December 1, 2025 until December 15, 2025. APPLY ONLINE or DOWNLOAD APPLICATION at https://www.midpen-housing.org/property/chestnut-square-senior/
Chestnut Square Senior Apartments is for people who can live independently.
Chestnut Square Senior Housing offers studio and 1-bedroom apartments for seniors 62 years of age or older. These generously sized apartments have full kitchens with electric range, refrigerator and plenty of storage. The community amenities include community room with kitchen and large screen TV, computer room, game room with pool table, and roof top patio. This quiet community also offers covered parking and is close to shopping, transit, restaurants, and May Nissen Park.
All residents will have access to cognitive stimulation activities, social connectedness and engagement, and connection to community resources.
- Utilities included: water, water heating, sewer and garbage as well as supply a stove and refrigerator
- Credit check fee: $45.00
- 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 co-signers
- May work with evictions on a case -by-case basis.
- Will work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program
- Near Public Transportation
- Near School and shops
- Allows pets -with breed and weight restrictions
Phone: (925) 532-1601 or (650) 357-9773 TTD Email: Chestnutsquare@midpen-housing.org.
Posted: 12/12/2025
Restrictions
Maximum Income Level AMI: 60%
Minimum Income Limit: $3,596
Unit Restricted For: Seniors 62+
Family Status Restrictions: Not Restricted
Age Restrictions: Age 62 or Over
Pets Accepted: Bird, Cat, Dog
Rent and Fees
Monthly Rent or Percent of Income: $1,798
Security Deposit: TBD
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Appliances Included: Refridgerator, Stove
Paid Utilities: None
Unit Description
1 bdr. apt. Rent – $1,498. Deposit TBD. Minimum income 2X the rent. No Min. Income Requirement for Section 8 Voucher applicants. Wheelchair -Yes. Eviction OK. WAIT LIST OPEN for 1-Bedroom Apartments for Seniors. Applicants may apply online beginning December 1, 2025 until December 15, 2025. APPLY ONLINE or DOWNLOAD APPLICATION at https://www.midpen-housing.org/property/chestnut-square-senior/
Chestnut Square Senior Apartments is for people who can live independently.
Chestnut Square Senior Housing offers studio and 1-bedroom apartments for seniors 62 years of age or older. These generously sized apartments have full kitchens with electric range, refrigerator and plenty of storage. The community amenities include community room with kitchen and large screen TV, computer room, game room with pool table, and roof top patio. This quiet community also offers covered parking and is close to shopping, transit, restaurants, and May Nissen Park.
All residents will have access to cognitive stimulation activities, social connectedness and engagement, and connection to community resources.
- Utilities included: water, water heating, sewer and garbage as well as supply a stove and refrigerator
- Credit check fee: $45.00
- 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 co-signers
- May work with evictions on a case -by-case basis.
- Will work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program
- Near Public Transportation
- Near School and shops
- Allows pets -with breed and weight restrictions
Phone: (925) 532-1601 or (650) 357-9773 TTD Email: Chestnutsquare@midpen-housing.org.
Posted: 12/12/2025
Restrictions
Maximum Income Level AMI: 50%
Minimum Income Limit: $2,996
Unit Restricted For: Seniors 62+
Family Status Restrictions: Not Restricted
Age Restrictions: Age 62 or Over
Pets Accepted: Bird, Cat, Dog
Rent and Fees
Monthly Rent or Percent of Income: $1,498
Security Deposit: TBD
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Appliances Included: Refridgerator, Stove
Paid Utilities: None
Unit Description
1 bdr. apt. Rent – $899. Deposit TBD. Minimum income 2X the rent. No Min. Income Requirement for Section 8 Voucher applicants. Wheelchair -Yes. Eviction OK. WAIT LIST OPEN for 1-Bedroom Apartments for Seniors. Applicants may apply online beginning December 1, 2025 until December 15, 2025. APPLY ONLINE or DOWNLOAD APPLICATION at https://www.midpen-housing.org/property/chestnut-square-senior/
Chestnut Square Senior Apartments is for people who can live independently.
Chestnut Square Senior Housing offers studio and 1-bedroom apartments for seniors 62 years of age or older. These generously sized apartments have full kitchens with electric range, refrigerator and plenty of storage. The community amenities include community room with kitchen and large screen TV, computer room, game room with pool table, and roof top patio. This quiet community also offers covered parking and is close to shopping, transit, restaurants, and May Nissen Park.
All residents will have access to cognitive stimulation activities, social connectedness and engagement, and connection to community resources.
- Utilities included: water, water heating, sewer and garbage as well as supply a stove and refrigerator
- Credit check fee: $45.00
- 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 co-signers
- May work with evictions on a case -by-case basis.
- Will work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program
- Near Public Transportation
- Near School and shops
- Allows pets -with breed and weight restrictions
Phone: (925) 532-1601 or (650) 357-9773 TTD Email: Chestnutsquare@midpen-housing.org.
Posted: 12/12/2025
Restrictions
Maximum Income Level AMI: 30%
Minimum Income Limit: $1,798
Unit Restricted For: Seniors 62+
Family Status Restrictions: Not Restricted
Age Restrictions: Age 62 or Over
Pets Accepted: Bird, Cat, Dog
Rent and Fees
Monthly Rent or Percent of Income: $899
Security Deposit: TBD
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Appliances Included: Refridgerator, Stove
Paid Utilities: None
Unit Description
1 bdr. apt. Rent – $1,199. Deposit TBD. Minimum income 2X the rent. No Min. Income Requirement for Section 8 Voucher applicants. Wheelchair -Yes. Eviction OK. WAIT LIST OPEN for 1-Bedroom Apartments for Seniors. Applicants may apply online beginning December 1, 2025 until December 15, 2025. APPLY ONLINE or DOWNLOAD APPLICATION at https://www.midpen-housing.org/property/chestnut-square-senior/
Chestnut Square Senior Apartments is for people who can live independently.
Chestnut Square Senior Housing offers studio and 1-bedroom apartments for seniors 62 years of age or older. These generously sized apartments have full kitchens with electric range, refrigerator and plenty of storage. The community amenities include community room with kitchen and large screen TV, computer room, game room with pool table, and roof top patio. This quiet community also offers covered parking and is close to shopping, transit, restaurants, and May Nissen Park.
All residents will have access to cognitive stimulation activities, social connectedness and engagement, and connection to community resources.
- Utilities included: water, water heating, sewer and garbage as well as supply a stove and refrigerator
- Credit check fee: $45.00
- 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 co-signers
- May work with evictions on a case -by-case basis.
- Will work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program
- Near Public Transportation
- Near School and shops
- Allows pets -with breed and weight restrictions
Phone: (925) 532-1601 or (650) 357-9773 TTD Email: Chestnutsquare@midpen-housing.org.
Posted: 12/12/2025
Restrictions
Maximum Income Level AMI: 40%
Minimum Income Limit: $2,398
Unit Restricted For: Seniors 62+
Family Status Restrictions: Not Restricted
Age Restrictions: Age 62 or Over
Pets Accepted: Bird, Cat, Dog
Rent and Fees
Monthly Rent or Percent of Income: $1,199
Security Deposit: TBD
Unit Information
Unit Type: Apartment
Number of Bedrooms: 1 Bedroom
Number of Bathrooms: 1
Appliances Included: Refridgerator, Stove
Paid Utilities: None