For Rent

Welcome to Hiddendale…

Hiddendale is located at 517 & 519 Shepherd Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544.  Map.

Available in July

2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment #2
with fenced yard and free weekly landscape service

$1,325.00
Per month on a one year lease

Available Now

2 bedroom, 1 bath apartment #3
Lower end unit with fenced yard and free weekly landscape service

$1,350.00
Per month on a one year lease

All apartments in our complex feature:

• 2 bedrooms, 1 bath – approximately 800 square feet
• Apartment is very clean and well maintained.
• Neutral colored carpeting over deluxe pad.
• Kitchen and bath features no-wax vinyl flooring.
• Mini blinds and vertical blinds.
• The entire apartment will be freshly painted in an light beige color throughout.
• Light fixtures including a polished brass and white 5-paddle fan with 5 lights.
• Upgraded electrical service and upgraded outlets. And, there are two outlets in the unit for Comcast Broadband (for both TV and Computer). The monthly service is optional and not included in the rent.

​Room Measurements:

• The living room:  14' x 15'
• The kitchen and dining area: 9' 4" x 14' 4"
• The front bedroom: 9' 10" x 12' 10"
• The rear bedroom: 9' 4" x 10'
• Bathroom: 5' x 9' 4"

Rent:      

• The monthly rent ranges from $1,325 to $1,350 per month on a 1-year lease.
• Owner pays for weekly trash service
• Owner pays for weekly recycling service
• Owner pays for sewer fees
• Owner pays for gas to heat all the water used in the apartment.

Security Deposit and Qualifications:

The security deposit is $1,325 and $1,350.  

Application:

The credit and background check is $30.00 per adult.  Each adult 18 years or older is required to complete a rental application form. 

Applicants need to have verifiable income.  Good references, good rental history and good credit rating are essential.  If you’ve had minor problems with your credit, it doesn’t mean you won’t qualify.  In some cases an applicant may also need to post an additional month's rent depending on their credit history and rental history.   

Please do not sign the application until you meet with us.  Bring your photo I.D. and $30.00 cash for each applicant to cover the cost of the credit and background check, which needs to be paid when you turn in your application.  You may make an appointment by calling 510-429-4800.

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Pet Policy for all apartments:

The acceptability of a pet (cat or dog) is on a case by case basis.  If we accept a pet, there is a separate pet agreement and a pet deposit of $500, which is in addition to the security deposit. There are certain breeds we do not accept because they are know to be aggressive, including but not limited to Pit Bulls or Pit Bull Mixes.   We are concerned where your dog will be kept when you are not at home, how often will you leave your dog alone at home, has your dog had any obedience training, are your dog’s shots current, etc.        

This is a typical apartment in the complex.

The living room features new paint, light colored carpet over deluxe pad.   The deluxe pad features a moisture barrier that prevents spills from penetrating the pad. Front door to unit is the wood door.  A guest closet is the white door on the right photo. 

The dining area and kitchen are newly painted.  The dining area features a five-light fan and a pleasant view from the window.  The Kitchen pantry is 24" wide and full height with adjustable shelves and provides tons of storage space.  The sink is deep stainless steel with deluxe single control faucet and garbage disposal.  A near new G.E. electric range features a self-cleaning oven, clock, timer, interior light and window.

The hallway is freshly painted an features a bright light and linen close at the end of the hall. The larger bedroom is the door on the left, the smaller bedroom is the door on the right next to the linen closet.  There is a small walk-in closet in the smaller bedroom (behind the linen closet).  The two closets make a good buffer between the two bedrooms.

Front bedroom is good size with large full-height closet.

Rear bedroom looks out towards the Hayward hills and features a small walk-in closet

Entrance to the Hiddendale apartment complex.  Hiddendale is a quiet little complex that consists of a rental house at the front of the property and a 6-plex apartment building tucked behind the house and garage as you can best see in the next photos.  

A lawn and patio area are adjacent to the laundry room, which is on the left in the first photo.  The laundry features coin operated machines:  Wash is only $1.50 and Dry is only 50¢ for each 20 minutes.  The covered patio near the laundry room is a popular spot for barbecuing and visiting or a relaxing spot when you're doing laundry or just hanging out. 

AC Transit Bus stop is within 1/2 block east of our complex at the corner of Shepherd Ave. and Manon Avenue.  On the map we are between Harris Rd and Schafer Rd

Click here for AC bus route map for Line 85  
Weekday and Weekend Schedules for Line 85: 

Click here for Line 85 Schedules

B.A.R.T. Information and schedule at the South Hayward station 

The Hiddendale complex is conveniently located at the red tear drop.

Most common questions prospective tenants ask…

Q)  Will you rent to me if I have good income but bad credit?

A) If you have more bad credit than good credit in most cases we will not rent to you even if you have good income.   However, there are exceptions.  We try to work with people as much as possible.  If there have been extenuating circumstances that caused you to have credit problems like going through a short sale, foreclosure, or job loss, you will not necessarily be turned down.

Q)  I don’t have much credit.  Will you rent to me?

A) Possibly. It will depend on the amount of verifiable income you have and if you have met your credit obligations on time. We need to see that the credit you have, even if it is just two or three items, have been paid as agreed. If you had a minor problem it will not disqualify you, depending on what caused the problem.

Q)  I was evicted some time ago. Will you rent to me?

A) No.  There are no exceptions or extenuating circumstances to offset an eviction.

Q)  Do you accept Section 8?

A) No.  We do not accept any rent subsidy program.

Q)  I have a pet.  Will you rent to me?

A) Probably if it is small dog or cat and is non-aggressive, has current shots, is a breed known not to have social problems, is kept on leash when outside, you clean up after your dog, that you don't allow your dog to dig in the landscaping, and that it has a friendly pesonality.

Q  I have multiple pets. Will you rent to me?

A) Possibly.  This is decided on a case by case basis based on the types of pets, sizes, etc.

Directions to Hiddendale:

From freeway 880 and the San Mateo Bridge (Highway 92) take 880 south one exit to Tennyson Road East. Stay on Tennyson Road (heading toward the hills) to Huntwood Avenue. Turn left on Huntwood and go two long blocks and turn left on Shepherd Avenue. Go down Shepherd about a block and a half, watching for a white wood-rail fence and sign framed by star of Jasmine that reads Hiddendale 517 & 519.  Drive down the driveway and you’ll see the six plex.  Map to 517 & 519 Shepherd Ave.    

For more information and to see: Call or text Joanne or send her a note on the Contact Joanne form.  Click here for application-to-rent Do not sign your completed application until we meet in person.