Helios Corner Senior Apartments

Waitlist Currently Closed
Helios Corner is an 80-unit affordable housing community for low-income seniors and seniors with special needs located in the City of Berkeley. Located along the major thoroughfares of Sacramento Street and University Avenue, the community is ideally-located near amenities such as grocery stores, parks, service providers, and public transit. The site is within walking distance of the North Berkeley BART Station and major AC Transit lines stop in front of the site on University Avenue. As a mixed use development, Helios provides ground floor commercial space for SAHAs home office and continuation of the Salvation Armys food pantry and service office previously operated on the site. Helios has also been featured as an example of a green building, exceeding Title 24 standards, featuring a large photovoltaic system and a hydronic heating system.

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Waiting Lists
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We provide current apartment rates on many listing pages. Most HUD listings do not have published rates. They are based on 30% of the renters adjustable gross income. You will need to contact the apartments to determine if you qualify for income based rent.