Baywood Apartments sits in Oakland and offers 77 units for seniors aged 62 and older, or for disabled persons, and there's a mix of 5 studio apartments, 68 one-bedroom units, and 4 one-bedroom accessible apartments for people with disabilities, so you've got a good bit of choice depending on your needs, and all the apartments have been updated with new kitchens, floors, lighting, and fire alarms, which really makes things easier and a bit safer too, and the buildings are smoke-free, kept up by TerraCorp Property Management & RE Services, and backed by professional management and maintenance from Cornerstone Properties. You'll find carpeting in the units along with appliances like a stove, refrigerator, and a garbage disposal, and laundry is taken care of with the 24-hour coin-operated laundry room, which is handy because you don't have to worry about finding a laundromat or waiting for someone to finish their load. Pets are allowed, though you might need to pay a deposit, and there's on-street parking, so while it's not reserved, you can usually find a spot nearby. Elevator access is there for multi-floor living, and mailboxes are onsite for your convenience.
The apartments don't have a minimum income requirement, but management will check your references and your income, so keep that in mind if you're applying, and there's no eviction history requirement either, which could help if someone's had a rough patch in the past. Rent is based on income, usually at about 30% of what you make each month, and the apartments are part of a Section 8 (202) community for seniors, so there are supportive services available, though details aren't always published openly. Water, sewer, gas, and garbage are paid by management, so you don't have to budget for those extras, but you will need to pay for electricity. The management doesn't accept Rental Assistance Program (RAP), Vendor Pay, or Section 8 vouchers, but the units do count as project-based Section 8, so rent support is built in for those who qualify.
Baywood Apartments sits close to public transit, schools, shops, banks, a post office, a library, and grocery stores, so you can get things done without needing a car, and the community center has a computer lab for those who want to use the internet or work on documents, which is good for folks who want to stay in touch or handle business online. There's at least one accessible unit, and fire alarms and smoke detectors are standard in every apartment, so basic safety is covered. The buildings recently got new roofs and elevators, thanks to a big remodel, and the place is financed by the California Housing Finance Agency, with tax credit equity from the Related Capital Company.
Baywood Apartments is a subsidized, affordable senior housing option in Oakland, so it offers a basic but comfortable place to live for seniors and disabled adults who qualify under HUD's rules, and if you've got questions about particular services, or what else is included beyond the apartment features, sometimes the management doesn't share all the details in writing, but the main draws are the location, affordable income-based rent, and simple living with the basics covered.
