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Oak Center 1 — Income-Restricted Housing in Oakland, CA 94607

1601 Market St, Oakland, CA 94607

Tax creditSection 8

77 units · 76 income-restricted · 1–4+ BR

Leasing office: (510) 834-2515Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (510) 834-2515 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1972
Income limit
60% AMI
Bedrooms
33 1 bedroom · 20 2 bedrooms · 11 3 bedrooms · 12 4+ bedrooms
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 97/100 (Feb 2026) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.

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Rents and income limits in 94607

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$2,630/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$105,200/yr
Renters in 94607 paying 30% or more of income on rent
45%

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.

PeopleExtremely 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.

Size94607Wider area
Studio$1,960$2,088
1 bedroom$2,150$2,290
2 bedrooms$2,630$2,805
3 bedrooms$3,370$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 (94606) to $3,570 (94130).

Census figures for 94607 (2020–2024 average): median rent $2,014. Median household income $94,863. 70% of homes are rented. 45% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 22% 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 94607's fair market rent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Oak Center 1?

Call (510) 834-2515 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Oak Center 1 in Oakland, CA 94607. These records do not show openings.

Is Oak Center 1 Section 8 housing?

Oak Center 1 is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.

How many units are at Oak Center 1?

Public records list 77 units at Oak Center 1 in Oakland, CA 94607. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Oak Center 1?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 94607 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 Oak Center 1?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Oak Center 1 in Oakland, CA 94607. 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 94607?

Most income-restricted buildings in Oakland, CA 94607 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 94607?

For many programs in Oakland, CA 94607, 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 94607?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Oakland, CA 94607, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Oakland, CA 94607 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 Oak Center 1 take Section 8 vouchers?

Oak Center 1 is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.

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.