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1 Bathroom $3,000 1,000 6/15/25
6/15/25 $3,000 1,000Sq. Ft.
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5231 Martin Luther King Jr Way

5231 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, #2 Oakland 3/1, ~1,000 SF, Laundry, Parking, Pets Ok! Available Now! $3,000/ Month New Flooring!

Come home to this quintessential North Oakland/ Temescal Fourplex Apartment, originally built in 1924, this building... has it all and so much original charm too! 4 blocks from Temescal Square shopping, you are a quick 5-minute drive away from downtown, Uptown and next door to Grand Lake and Piedmont Avenue. This location is a commuter’s dream! This apartment is three-bedrooms, one bathroom, street facing SECOND FLOOR ~1,000 Square Feet of space where you can relax and enjoy all that Oakland has to offer. Private Back Deck is perfect for Sunday coffee, BBQ’s, Entertaining or morning yoga sessions.

5231 MLK Jr. Way is a 4-unit residential apartment complex. The entire building gets great northeastern Sun exposure. The newly updated unit has a stainless-steel refrigerator, gas stove and brand new laminate flooring throughout with plenty of cabinetry, countertop space and granite countertops. Coin-Op & App Laundry in the Laundry room off the side driveway. The property is centrally located between Lake Merritt, Chinatown and Downtown Oakland. Oakland’s arts & entertainment district, is less than 10 minutes away and features The Fox and Paramount Theaters and a bevy of Oakland’s most popular restaurants, bars & cafes.

Here are a few more features of this lovely home:

• Bright and airy large living/ combo dining room
• Functional kitchen with newer appliances, Gas stove!
• Extra Large Deck off the Kitchen
• 1 car off-street parking space included with the rental price
• Cable ready
• Laundry On Site off driveway with Coin and App access
• Easy access to highways 24/580/880/80

TERMS:
$3,000/ Month
$3,000/ Security Deposit
1 year lease term or longer if desired
Tenant pays PG and E and Internet. Owner pays for Water, Trash, Gardening and Maintenance.
NOT Furnished/ NO Smoking

Pets considered on a case-by-case basis with additional security deposit depending on weight. Fully refundable.

$40 Non-Refundable rental application fee per applicant over 18 years old. Prospective tenants must have a 680 FICO Score and make 2.5x the monthly rental amount. Please note as a policy we do not accept any applicants with a credit score in the 500’s. Please reach out to Rachael directly before applying if you’re unsure or have questions about the process.

Please contact Rachael Kemper of Leasing Pros Oakland by phone or text to schedule a viewing appointment. DRE # Zero Two 210 9 Two 7.

Leasing Pros Oakland dot com

***Please note that all showings are by appointment only. Most showings are multiple party showings while inside the unit. We ask that you keep a safe 6-foot distance from others outside your party. Please wear a mask if you are comfortable. If you are uncomfortable viewing with others in the unit, you may request to go last and tour the unit alone. Thank you for your patience while we continue to navigate this changing and challenging process.

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heat - Central
  • Heat - Floor/Wall
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Patio, Balcony, Porch or Deck
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoke-Free
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Laundry

  • Laundry Access
  • Laundry Room in Community
  • 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.

One-Time Move-In Fees

  • Broker Fee
    $0

Shopping Centers

Temescal PlazaWalk: 8 min (0.4 mi)
Temescal Neighborhood CenterWalk: 9 min (0.5 mi)
Koryo VillageWalk: 12 min (0.7 mi)

Military

Oakland/US Naval Supply CenterDrive: 9 min (4.9 mi)
Oakland Army BaseDrive: 13 min (5.4 mi)
Alameda/US Naval Air Station AlamedaDrive: 14 min (6.5 mi)

Transit / Subway

AshbyWalk: 21 min (1.1 mi)
Rockridge StationWalk: 26 min (1.4 mi)
EmeryvilleWalk: 30 min (1.6 mi)
MacarthurWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
Macarthur StationWalk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
19Th St Oakland StationWalk: 44 min (2.3 mi)
OaklandWalk: 64 min (3.3 mi)
BerkeleyDrive: 9 min (5.3 mi)

Airports

Metro Oakland InternationalDrive: 18 min (12.0 mi)
San Francisco InternationalDrive: 34 min (22.5 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Samuel Merritt UniversityWalk: 29 min (1.5 mi)
Berkeley City CollegeWalk: 45 min (2.3 mi)
Lincoln University, OaklandWalk: 47 min (2.4 mi)
UC BerkeleyWalk: 65 min (3.4 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Willard ParkWalk: 41 min (2.1 mi)
Morcom Rose GardenWalk: 40 min (2.1 mi)
Temescal Regional ParkWalk: 45 min (2.4 mi)
People's ParkWalk: 46 min (2.4 mi)
San Francisco Bay Trail (at Emeryville)Walk: 47 min (2.4 mi)

Schools

Aspire Berkley Maynard Academy
Grades K-8
Charter
4
Out of 10
Claremont Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
6
Out of 10
Oakland Technical High
Grades 9-12
Public
7
Out of 10
Sankofa United Elementary School
Grades K-5
Public
3
Out of 10
Hillview Christian Academy
Grades K-12
Private
NR
Out of 10
Shelton's Primary Education Center
Grades PK-5
Private
NR
Out of 10
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Ratings

Walker's Paradise

91

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

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

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Good Transit

67

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

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

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Biker's Paradise

99

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

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Busy

65

Soundscore ™

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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