Tennyson Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 Hayward, CA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Tennyson Gardens Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Hayward, CA with 44 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $645/month on average.
44
total units
95%
occupancy
$645
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 981 W Tennyson Rd, Hayward, CA 94544 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,383/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,312/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 29% |
How to apply at Tennyson Gardens Apartments
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 981 W Tennyson Rd, Hayward; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$645/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayward Villa PB Section 8 | Hayward | 0.8 km |
| Tyrrell Terrace LIHTC | Hayward | 1.4 km |
| Cypress Glen LIHTC | Hayward | 2.8 km |
| Glen Berry LIHTC | Hayward | 3.3 km |
| Park Manor Apts LIHTC | Hayward | 3.4 km |
| Sara Conner Court LIHTC | Hayward | 4 km |
| Leisure Terrace Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hayward | 4.4 km |
| Mayten Manor Senior Apts LIHTC | Hayward | 4.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Tennyson Gardens Apartments have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Tennyson Gardens Apartments?
Residents report average rents near $645/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Tennyson Gardens Apartments?
Contact the management office at 981 W Tennyson Rd in Hayward. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.