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1 Bathroom $2,295 500 5/1/25

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5/1/25 $2,295 500Sq. Ft.
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2003 5th Ave

Cute, Cozy and Charming 1 Bed / 1 Bath Apartment in Ivy Hill, Oakland (Lake Merritt area)

This cozy and convenient apartment is nestled in the heart of Oakland's desirable Ivy Hill neighborhood, just steps away from beautiful Lake Merritt (about 5...
blocks to Lake Merritt). It's located directly next door to a community garden and also has plenty of green space for your own porch/patio gardening. A downstairs apartment, this house has friendly family living upstairs. Available May/June.

About the space:
This bright, sunny apartment offers a spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom layout complete with a nicely sized living room and modern amenities. The kitchen includes a gas stove and dishwasher, making meal prep and cleanup effortless. Enjoy the convenience of an in-unit laundry room equipped with a washer and dryer (and hanging space for air drying!!!) along with gas heating to keep you comfortable year-round. Relax on the small rear patio and enjoy the shared access to a large, lush backyard.

This Ivy Hill location provides a fantastic living experience, offering easy walking access to Lake Merritt, parks, and numerous local amenities. Commuters will appreciate the easy access to 580 / MacArthur, along with a vibrant neighborhood close to shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

Features:
Bright and spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom layout +++ in-unit laundry room
Open kitchen with gas stove and dishwasher
Convenient in-unit laundry room equipped with washer, dryer and additional space for air drying and/or storage
Gas heating to keep you comfortable year-round
Garden level patio right off the rear of unit is perfect for relaxing and container gardening
Shared access to a large, super lush backyard (with fruit-bearing trees :-)
Small storage area available on premise

Location Highlights:
Short walking distance to Lake Merritt, parks, and local amenities
Commuter-friendly location with easy access to 580 MacArthur Freeway
Vibrant neighborhood close to local shops, grocery, dining, and entertainment options

Rental Details:
Monthly Rent: $2295.00
Security Deposit: $2295.00 (equal to one month's rent)
Required for Move-In: First month’s rent plus security deposit
Utilities Included: Water, Laundry, Groundskeeping & Garbage (all covered by owners!)
Small pets are OK with deposit, cats preferred. No smoking / 420 friendly

This home is owned and managed by two community-centered Oaklanders. We’re looking for tenants who appreciate the beauty of Oakland and operate with communal values. Don’t miss your chance to call this charming apartment home. Schedule your viewing today!

Expenses

Included Utilities
Utilities
Expense TypeFee
Trash RemovalIncluded
Water/SewerIncluded

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Extra Storage
  • Garden/Yard
  • Heat - Central
  • Heat - Floor/Wall
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoke-Free
  • Storage for Additional Cost
  • Storage Space Included

Laundry

  • Laundry Access
  • Laundry Room in Community
  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Fees and Policies

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

Cats Allowed

  • Fee Not Specified

Parking

Unassigned Street Parking

Shopping Centers

Merritt Shopping CenterWalk: 6 min (0.3 mi)
Pacific RenaissanceWalk: 29 min (1.5 mi)
Old OaklandWalk: 32 min (1.7 mi)

Military

Oakland/US Naval Supply CenterDrive: 9 min (4.5 mi)
Alameda/US Naval Air Station AlamedaDrive: 13 min (4.9 mi)
Oakland Army BaseDrive: 14 min (5.3 mi)

Transit / Subway

Lake Merritt StationWalk: 22 min (1.1 mi)
12Th St Oakland City Center StationWalk: 29 min (1.5 mi)
OaklandWalk: 33 min (1.7 mi)
19Th St Oakland StationWalk: 33 min (1.7 mi)
Fruitvale StationWalk: 48 min (2.5 mi)
Macarthur StationWalk: 53 min (2.8 mi)
EmeryvilleDrive: 10 min (6.1 mi)
BerkeleyDrive: 13 min (8.2 mi)

Airports

Metro Oakland InternationalDrive: 15 min (8.8 mi)
San Francisco InternationalDrive: 38 min (25.1 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Laney CollegeWalk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Lincoln University, OaklandWalk: 29 min (1.5 mi)
College of AlamedaWalk: 56 min (2.9 mi)
Samuel Merritt UniversityWalk: 43 min (2.2 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Lakeside ParkWalk: 17 min (0.9 mi)
Rotary Nature CenterWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic TrailWalk: 22 min (1.2 mi)
Lakeside Park Garden CenterWalk: 25 min (1.3 mi)
Oakland Museum of CaliforniaWalk: 19 min (1.0 mi)

Schools

Bella Vista Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
4
Out of 10
Edna Brewer Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
7
Out of 10
Oakland High
Grades 9-12
Public
4
Out of 10
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
2
Out of 10
Bayhill High School
Grades 9-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
St. Anthony School
Grades K-8
Private
NR
Out of 10
Agnes Memorial Christian Academy
Grades PK-12
Private
NR
Out of 10

Ratings

Walker's Paradise

92

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

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

Good Transit

63

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Very Bikeable

72

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

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

Active

69

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Busy

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