Rental History Evaluation: Verified through background checks and landlord references.Prior housing history must show no prior evictions, no outstanding collections/balances owed to previous rental properties, and no open bankruptcies.Credit Score & Income Criteria:Applicants must demonstrate a verifiable gross monthly income equal to at least 2.5x the monthly rent. Credit scores are evaluated using standard third-party screening algorithms; a lower credit score may require a higher security deposit or an approved co-signer/guarantor (who typically must earn 3x–4x the rent and meet a higher credit threshold). Automatic Denials:Open/undischarged bankruptcies. Active or prior evictions (or rental judgments). Unresolved collections, housing-related debt, or money owed to a previous landlord/property. Unverifiable identity or falsified application information. Verification for Self-Employed Applicants:Verified by submitting official bank statements (typically the most recent 3–6 months showing cash flow/balance) and/or the prior year's complete tax returns (with Schedule C). First-Time Renters:Yes, first-time renters are accepted. Because they lack past rental history, approval is usually contingent on passing the standard credit and 2.5x income checks. In some cases, a higher security deposit or a qualified guarantor/co-signer may be required.

Reasonable Accommodations: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or leasing process are welcome to contact our leasing team; we engage in an interactive process to identify an effective accommodation in compliance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

Source of Income: We accept all lawful sources of income, including Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and other rental assistance programs, in compliance with California Government Code §12955 and applicable local ordinances.

All applications are reviewed fairly and consistently in accordance with federal, state, and local Fair Housing laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, source of income, ancestry, or any other characteristic protected under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), the Unruh Civil Rights Act, or applicable local law. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Lake Merritt is a favorite green space near Skaia in Oakland, CA.

Dining near Skaia includes Pho 84, Lucuma, and Señor Sisig, about about 5 minutes away.

Skaia is served by BART for East Bay and regional connections.

Cultural venues near Skaia include the Grand Lake Theater and the Fox and Paramount Theaters.

Grocery near Skaia includes Whole Foods and Safeway.

Skaia is near Oakland's First Fridays celebration.

A unique local spot near Skaia is Bfab.

Outdoor recreation near Skaia includes jogging at Lake Merritt.

Skaia is near the Lake Merritt jogging and bike path.

Laney College is near Skaia.

Skaia doesn't have a dedicated on-site coworking space, but several cafés near Lake Merritt are popular with residents who work remotely.

Skaia's on-site gym is used daily by residents.

Skaia is about 30 minutes to San Francisco.

Residents often point newcomers to the Lake Merritt museums and cultural spots near Skaia.

Skaia offers resident yoga every other Saturday.

The Skaia community is close-knit, with neighbors who look out for one another.

Everyday conveniences near Skaia include a Chase Bank nearby, along with other banking options around Lake Merritt.

Our gym gets utilized daily

Applicants at Skaia go through a standard screening that reviews income, rental history, and credit. For current income requirements, credit criteria, accepted documentation, and any conditions that could affect approval, please contact the Skaia leasing office directly.