Cathedral Gardens

638 21ST ST, Oakland, CA 94612

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None

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Rent	Beds	Baths	SqFt
$832 - 1,780 per Month^†	1 - 3 Beds	1 Bath	723 - 1,160 Sq Ft

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Waitlist Forecast

Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.

Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.

Cathedral Gardens is an affordable rental housing community designed for families. Centrally located near downtown, 1/2 mile from BART, the community consists of 100 apartment homes built on an ideal infill site. The development incorporates a mix of new construction and historic rehab. Two new buildings, one three stories and the other four stories, are constructed on either side of a rehabilitated 110-year old historic rectory building. The four story building is constructed over a sunken structured parking garage with a landscaped podium deck to provide usable outdoor space for residents.

Project-Based Vouchers

Dave's Thoughts On Cathedral Gardens

This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests Cathedral Gardens does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers. As a LIHTC property that chose the 40/60 election, this property has agreed to set aside at least 40% of its units for families and individuals earning 60% of Area Median Income (AMI). Many properties have actually set aside more units than required by law, and in many cases all of the units at these properties are affordable to renters with lower incomes. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online

Cathedral Gardens Amenities

Fitness Center
Community Room
Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Cable Ready
Walk-in Closet(s)
Private Patio and Balcony
Wheel Chair Accessible
On-Site Laundry

Units at Cathedral Gardens

Unit (Bd/Ba)	Ft²	Rent
1 Bedroom (1/1)	723ft²	$832 $1,085^†
2 Bedroom (2/1)	925ft²	$1,086 $1,380^†
3 Bedroom (3/1)	1160ft²	$1,182 $1,780^†

Income Qualification for Cathedral Gardens

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

AMI*	1 person	2 people	3 people	4 people	5 people	6 people
30% AMI for PBRA Units	$31,050 / year	$35,500 / year	$39,950 / year	$44,350 / year	$47,900 / year	$51,450 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units	$51,800 / year	$59,200 / year	$66,600 / year	$73,950 / year	$79,900 / year	$85,800 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units	$51,800 / year	$59,200 / year	$66,600 / year	$73,950 / year	$79,900 / year	$85,800 / year
60% AMI for LIHTC Units	$62,160 / year	$71,040 / year	$79,920 / year	$88,740 / year	$95,880 / year	$102,960 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units	$78,550 / year	$89,750 / year	$100,950 / year	$112,150 / year	$121,150 / year	$130,100 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for Cathedral Gardens

Does Cathedral Gardens have a waiting list?

Cathedral Gardens probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.

Are rents subsidized at Cathedral Gardens ?

We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.

What property management company manges Cathedral Gardens ?

Cathedral Gardens is managed by EAH

In addition to Cathedral Gardens , how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Oakland?

In addition to Cathedral Gardens , we list 244 other affordable properties in Oakland. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 13137 affordable units in Oakland.