Last Updated: November 05, 2025
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Main Contact: DeAnza Commons
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Building Description
DeAnza Commons
1415 D Street, Hayward, CA 94541
Contact Leasing Agent: Housing Consortium of the East Bay
(510) 832-1382, Due to high call volume, you may hear a message.
Email: applications@hceb.org
2 Bedroom Apt – Rent $1,798. Deposit $1,798 or one month’s rent may be higher for lower credit scores.
DeAnza Commons offers four affordable 2-bedroom apartments for very low-income households in Hayward, CA. The property includes a converted duplex and two apartment units above shared amenities such as a community room and laundry. Located near AC Transit lines and 1 mile from Hayward BART, one unit is fully wheelchair accessible.
How to Apply:
Applications for this property will be accepted through the Doorway Housing Portal until NOVEMBER 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM. APPLY ONLINE or DOWNLOAD APPLICATION at https://housingbayarea.mtc.ca.gov/listing/1a02c0d4-a8a4-44d0-9ff7-999db3b04a27/de_anza_commons_1415_d_street_hayward_ca
- Inquire regarding paid utilities.
- Credit Check Fee is $0.
- 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.
- Inquire regarding Cosigner.
- Inquire regarding the acceptance of tenants with previous evictions.
- Near Public Transportation, Schools and Shops.
- No pets allowed.