Last Updated: October 04, 2025
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Ashby Apartments (Berkeley Scattered Sites)
Satellite Affordable Housing Association(SAHA)/Satellite Housing, Inc.
1317 Ashby Avenue Berkeley, CA
Building Description
WAIT LIST OPENING SOON
2 Bedroom Rent $1798 or $2158. Deposit equal to the rent. Min. Income is 2X the rent. Not wheelchair accessible. Wait list opens on October 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM and closes on October 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM. Applications will be available to submit online. Click here to Apply Online for Ashby Apartments.
A lottery will be conducted for all applications received by the deadline. Applications must be submitted online. Please for more information. A valid email address is required to apply. The 24-hour support phone line will be open when applications are available. Please call (888) 839-0893 or email Ashby@sahahomes.org for assistance. The top 200 applications will be placed on the waiting list for consideration. Units include stove, refrigerator. No laundry facilities. Amenities: Near AC Transit Bus Stops, less than a mile to Ashby BART Station. Near Grocery and Convenience Stores, cafes and coffee shops, San Pablo Park.
- Garbage, Water are paid.
- Application Fee $0 per applicant age 18 and over.
- Background check included in credit check
- Section 8 preference
- 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-signer.
- No Evictions.
- Does not work with Rental/Deposit Assistance Program.
- Near public transportation.
- Near schools and shopping.
- Pets ok. Deposit $200.