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2 Bathrooms $4,200 1,222 Available Now
Available Now $4,200 1,222Sq. Ft.
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1 Lakeside Dr

Spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom with straight on lakefront stunning views. Once inside, prepare to fall in love with the high style and unsurpassed views from every sun filled room. Luxury meets modern featuring today's open concept floor plan and... updated interior.

The Essex, Oakland's award winning luxury high-rise features full-service concierge 24-hr door, outdoor pool, gym overlooking the lake, business center and secured large parking garage. Enjoy the gliding parade of gondolas, crew & rowboats, see migrating birds up close. Located in the epitome of Oakland city living. Lake Merritt, Uptown, Downtown & Jack London Square's vibrant nightlife, Whole Foods, Fox Theater, and some of Oaklands best dining, 3 BART stations & easy freeway access. Walkscore 95.

Unit is offered unfurnished

Rental Features:
Address: The Essex @ 1 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA 94612 (5th floor)
2Bed / 2Bath 1,222 Sq Ft
Wall-to-wall window views of Lake Merritt from every room
Hardwood floors
Bedroom area balcony
Gigabyte internet with Webpass available
Washer/Dryer in unit
Walk-in closet in both bedrooms

Rate/Application:
Rent: $4,200/month
Security Deposit: one-month-rent.
Available June 1st, 2025
Cat/small Dog is OK, Deposit: $500 plus $60/month extra per pet
Application and credit check required: $40/per person
Flexible 6 months to 1 year lease
Owner pays: Water, Trash, Sewage, HOA Dues and Maintenance
Parking Garage - Extra large spot and bike rack available: $200/month

Building Amenities:
24/7 Security & Front Desk Staff
Controlled Access & Gated Entry
Heated Pool and Hot Tub/Spa
Conference room & Business Center
Clubhouse & Barbecue area
Fitness Center
Terraced recreational area overlooking Lake Merritt
Close to BART (Lake Merritt and 19th Street Stations), AC Transit, Casual Carpool and Freeway access (580, 880)
Close to Whole Foods, Farmer's Market, Trader Joe's , Downtown Oakland business district, Paramount/Fox/Grand Lake Theaters, Grand Avenue and Lakeshore Avenue shopping and restaurants, Oakland Chinatown and Jack London Square

Expenses

Included Utilities
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HeatIncluded
Trash RemovalIncluded
Water/SewerIncluded

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Amenities

Community Features

  • Business Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Concierge/Front Desk
  • Conference Room
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Room
  • Pool

Unit Features

  • Dishwasher
  • Extra Storage
  • Granite Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heat - Central
  • Heat - Floor/Wall
  • Heating
  • High-Speed Internet Available
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Smoke-Free
  • Storage for Additional Cost

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit
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Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Cats Allowed

  • Fee Not Specified

Dogs Allowed

  • Fee Not Specified

Parking

Unassigned Garage Parking

Security

  • Controlled Access
  • Gated Community

Shopping Centers

Pacific RenaissanceWalk: 16 min (0.8 mi)
Old OaklandWalk: 19 min (1.0 mi)
Merritt Shopping CenterWalk: 17 min (0.9 mi)

Military

Oakland/US Naval Supply CenterWalk: 68 min (3.5 mi)
Alameda/US Naval Air Station AlamedaDrive: 10 min (4.2 mi)
Oakland Army BaseDrive: 11 min (4.6 mi)

Transit / Subway

19Th St Oakland StationWalk: 10 min (0.5 mi)
Lake Merritt StationWalk: 10 min (0.5 mi)
12Th St Oakland City Center StationWalk: 14 min (0.8 mi)
OaklandWalk: 20 min (1.1 mi)
Macarthur StationWalk: 41 min (2.2 mi)
West Oakland StationWalk: 42 min (2.2 mi)
EmeryvilleDrive: 9 min (4.9 mi)
BerkeleyDrive: 12 min (7.0 mi)

Airports

Metro Oakland InternationalDrive: 14 min (9.3 mi)
San Francisco InternationalDrive: 36 min (22.7 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Lincoln University, OaklandWalk: 10 min (0.6 mi)
Samuel Merritt UniversityWalk: 26 min (1.4 mi)
Laney CollegeWalk: 14 min (0.8 mi)
College of AlamedaWalk: 43 min (2.2 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic TrailWalk: 9 min (0.5 mi)
Oakland Museum of CaliforniaWalk: 9 min (0.5 mi)
Lakeside Park Garden CenterWalk: 16 min (0.9 mi)
Rotary Nature CenterWalk: 19 min (1.0 mi)
Lakeside ParkWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)

Schools

Lincoln Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
9
Out of 10
Westlake Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
2
Out of 10
Oakland Technical High
Grades 9-12
Public
7
Out of 10
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
2
Out of 10
Starlite School
Grades K-K
Private
NR
Out of 10
Clickstudy International
Grades 9-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
St. Paul's Episcopal School
Grades K-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
St. Leo the Great School
Grades PK-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
GreatSchools Rating

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

95

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

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Excellent Transit

84

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

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Very Bikeable

89

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

This area is very Bikable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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