Fruitvale Transit Village II-a — Income-Restricted Housing in Oakland, CA 94601
3611 E. 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94601
94 units · 92 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2019
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 24 1 bedroom · 47 2 bedrooms · 23 3 bedrooms
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Rents and income limits in 94601
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,630/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $105,200/yr
- Renters in 94601 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 59%
Income limits (2026)
Oakland-Fremont, CA area · median family income $162,800. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $35,650 | $59,400 | $95,050 |
| 2 | $40,750 | $67,900 | $108,600 |
| 3 | $45,850 | $76,400 | $122,200 |
| 4 | $50,900 | $84,850 | $135,750 |
| 5 | $55,000 | $91,650 | $146,650 |
| 6 | $59,050 | $98,450 | $157,500 |
| 7 | $63,150 | $105,250 | $168,350 |
| 8 | $67,200 | $112,050 | $179,200 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 94601 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,930 | $2,088 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,150 | $2,290 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,630 | $2,805 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,360 | $3,592 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,980 | $4,250 |
Wider area = Oakland-Fremont, CA. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $2,630 (94621) to $3,060 (94502).
Census figures for 94601 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,721. Median household income $72,359. 64% of homes are rented. 59% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 35% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 94601's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 94601Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Fruitvale Transit Village II-a?
No phone is listed for Fruitvale Transit Village II-a. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Fruitvale Transit Village II-a Section 8 housing?
Fruitvale Transit Village II-a is listed as income-restricted housing in Oakland, CA 94601 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Fruitvale Transit Village II-a?
Public records list 94 units at Fruitvale Transit Village II-a in Oakland, CA 94601. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Fruitvale Transit Village II-a?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 94601 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Fruitvale Transit Village II-a?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Fruitvale Transit Village II-a in Oakland, CA 94601. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Oakland, CA 94601?
Most income-restricted buildings in Oakland, CA 94601 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $59,400, and $84,850 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($95,050 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Oakland, CA 94601?
For many programs in Oakland, CA 94601, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $59,400 a year for 1 person and $84,850 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $95,050 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Oakland, CA 94601?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Oakland, CA 94601, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Oakland, CA 94601 is $2,630 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Fruitvale Transit Village II-a take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Fruitvale Transit Village II-a has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Oakland, CA 94601 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Fruitvale Transit Village II-a.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.