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Rose of Sharon Apartments

1600 Lakeshore Avenue , Oakland, CA 94606
Seniors 62+

Avail Property Management

Availability

Waitlist

Waitlist is open

Application due: Jan 28, 2027 at 5:00PM

Submit an application for an open slot on the waitlist.

Reserved building

Seniors 62+

Rose of Sharon Apartments is an affordable, senior (62+) community. We offer Studio and 1 Bedroom floor plans. Applicants must be 62 years of age or older and/or disabled, or individuals 18 and older with a disability. Contact the property for current availability at 510-832-6090. Rent is based on income. Waitlist placement and income limit restrictions may apply. Amenities and Features: Appliances Included, Community Room, Laundry Room, All Utilities Paid, except Internet and Cable! Section 8 Voucher Accepted. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Rent

Unit typeMinimum incomeRentAvailability

Studio

$2,700

per month

$1,350

per month

Open waitlist

1 bed

$2,900

per month

$1,450

per month

Open waitlist

Disclaimer: The AMI income levels above are for informational purposes only. Please confirm the applicable income and rent limits for your interested unit with the project's owner or property manager. Projects may have multiple schedules and restrictions that affect project rents and income limits.

How to apply

Pick up an application

1600 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, CA 94606

Get directions

Drop off application

1600 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, CA 94606

Get directions

What to expect

All Completed Preliminary Applications MUST be submitted in person at the Rose of Sharon Office. You may download the application, above. Applicants will be contacted by the property agent in rank order until vacancies are filled. All of the information that you have provided will be verified and your eligibility confirmed. Your application will be removed from the waitlist if you have made any fraudulent statements. If we cannot verify a housing preference that you have claimed, you will not receive the preference but will not be otherwise penalized. Should your application be chosen, be prepared to fill out a more detailed application and provide required supporting documents. Please contact the Property Manager if you need to request a reasonable accommodation to the application submission process.

Contact leasing agent

David Solis

Property Manager

Call (510) 832-6090

Due to high call volume you may hear a message.

Email

1600 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, CA 94606

Get directions

Office hours

Monday Through Friday 9:00AM to 4:00PM

Eligibility

Income, occupancy, preferences, and subsidies
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    Senior building

    Seniors 62+

    Rose of Sharon Apartments is an affordable, senior (62+) community. We offer Studio and 1 Bedroom floor plans. Applicants must be 62 years of age or older and/or disabled, or individuals 18 and older with a disability. Contact the property for current availability at 510-832-6090. Rent is based on income. Waitlist placement and income limit restrictions may apply. Amenities and Features: Appliances Included, Community Room, Laundry Room, All Utilities Paid, except Internet and Cable! Section 8 Voucher Accepted. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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    Household maximum income

    For income calculations, household size includes everyone (all ages) living in the unit. This information is to help you understand whether you may be eligible for a unit at this property. The “maximum income” listed here does not include possible deductions or exclusions, so you may be eligible even if your household income is somewhat higher than the maximum. If you are selected, you will have to provide specific information about your income at that time.

    Household sizeMaximum income / monthMaximum income / year

    1

    $5,940.00

    per month

    $71,280

    per year

    2

    $6,790.00

    per month

    $81,480

    per year

    3

    $7,640.00

    per month

    $91,680

    per year


  3. 3

    Occupancy

    The limits on unit size can be adjusted if needed as a reasonable accommodation due to disability.

    Unit typeOccupancy

    Studio

    1-2 people

    1 bed

    1-3 people


  4. 4

    Rental assistance

    Section 8, including Housing Choice Vouchers and other recognized rental assistance programs, will be considered for this property. In the case of a valid rental subsidy, the required minimum income will be based on the portion of the rent that the tenant pays after use of the subsidy.


  5. 5

    Additional eligibility rules

    Applicants must also qualify under the rules of the building.

    Credit history

    Credit and Criminal Background Check are part of the Application Process.

    Rental history

    Rental History Check is part of the Application Process.

    Criminal background

    Credit and Criminal Background Check are part of the Application Process.

Features

Amenities, unit details and additional fees

Built

1972

Property amenities

Located Along Lake Merritt, Laundry Room, Community Room, Resident Lounge, Enclosed Community Patio, Staffed Front Desk Service, Social Services Coordinator, Controlled Access, Parking Garage

Unit amenities

All Utilities Paid except Cable/Internet, Carpet/Linoleum, Heating, Stove and Refrigerator

Services offered

Social Services Coordinator

Smoking policy

No Smoking

Unit features and accessibility type

Studio 1 unit, 450 square feet

areabath

450

sqft

1

1 bed 1 unit, 640 square feet

areabath

640

sqft

1

Additional fees

Deposit

$1350 – $1450
Deposit Equal to 1 Months' Rent

Fees are not charged for reasonable accommodations needed due to disability, such as emotional support animals. Fees are also not charged for aids and services needed for effective communication due to a disability. With respect to credit checks, applicants receiving government rent subsidies have the option to provide "lawful, verifiable alternative evidence" of their ability to pay rent, instead of relying on their credit history.

Neighborhood

Location and transportation
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Neighborhood

Lake Merritt

Availability

Waitlist

Waitlist is open

Application due: Jan 28, 2027 at 5:00PM

Submit an application for an open slot on the waitlist.

Reserved building

Seniors 62+

Rose of Sharon Apartments is an affordable, senior (62+) community. We offer Studio and 1 Bedroom floor plans. Applicants must be 62 years of age or older and/or disabled, or individuals 18 and older with a disability. Contact the property for current availability at 510-832-6090. Rent is based on income. Waitlist placement and income limit restrictions may apply. Amenities and Features: Appliances Included, Community Room, Laundry Room, All Utilities Paid, except Internet and Cable! Section 8 Voucher Accepted. Equal Housing Opportunity.

How to apply

Pick up an application

1600 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, CA 94606

Get directions

Drop off application

1600 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, CA 94606

Get directions

What to expect

All Completed Preliminary Applications MUST be submitted in person at the Rose of Sharon Office. You may download the application, above. Applicants will be contacted by the property agent in rank order until vacancies are filled. All of the information that you have provided will be verified and your eligibility confirmed. Your application will be removed from the waitlist if you have made any fraudulent statements. If we cannot verify a housing preference that you have claimed, you will not receive the preference but will not be otherwise penalized. Should your application be chosen, be prepared to fill out a more detailed application and provide required supporting documents. Please contact the Property Manager if you need to request a reasonable accommodation to the application submission process.

Contact leasing agent

David Solis

Property Manager

Call (510) 832-6090

Due to high call volume you may hear a message.

Email

1600 Lakeshore Avenue
Oakland, CA 94606

Get directions

Office hours

Monday Through Friday 9:00AM to 4:00PM