AVAILABLE NOW - 1 BLOCK FROM LAKE | 1 Bedroom in a 1917s Brick Building | 98 Walk Score | 1 BLOCK TO BART
THE BUILDING: The Townsend Apartments, located at 1029 Oak Street, is a beautiful four-story, historic brick building built in 1917. The red brick is offset by marble accents above the windows & entrance as well as the occasional green, yellow or blue tile accents. You will enter the building through a nicely gardened courtyard. The entryway has inlaid wood floors past its oak door and Phone Entry System. There is an elevator. The basement laundry room has two coin operated washing machines and three dryers. There are period light fixtures as well as tons of woodwork and etched glass windows in the hallways. There is some bike storage in the basement. The Museum of Oakland is across the street, Lake Merritt BART, Laney College & the Lake are just a block away. There is a Cafe across the street and Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is just 1 block away! BART provides an easy commute to San Francisco.
THE APARTMENT: This apartment is on the 3rd floor featuring beautiful oak hardwood floors. There are huge windows everywhere allowing for plenty of natural light and lots of woodwork, with large trim pieces around the windows. The bathroom has a clawfoot tub and a pedestal sink. The kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, fridge, and plenty of storage space.
BUILDING FEATURES:
- 1917s Brick Building: The Townsend Apartments
- Amazon Key For Business
- Newly Installed USPS Parcel/Mail Box
- Intercom System
- Secure Entry
- Vintage Elevator
- Interior Corridors
- Coin Op Laundry in Basement
- Across the street from the Oakland Museum
- 2 Blocks from Lake Merritt Bart
- 98 Walk Score
- 89 Bike Score
- 86 Transit Score
UNIT FEATURES:
-Full kitchen remodel
-New custom cabinets
-New flooring
-New tile backsplash
-New Counters
-Full paint
-Four closets
-Gas stove
-Steam heater
-Fridge
LEASE TERMS:
Rental Amount: $2,195 per month (1 year lease)
Security Deposit: $1,500
Owner Pays: Steam Heat, Water, Garbage
Tenants Pays: PG&E, Internet
Sorry No Pets
Non Smoking Building
A minimum credit score of 700+ is required
This property is subject to the Fair Chance Ordinance.
CONTACT:
Maddy, Resident Manager
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PLEASE CONTACT MADDY DIRECTLY
Apartment for rent
$2,195/mo
Fees may apply
1029 Oak Street, APT 33, 1029 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607
1beds
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Apartment
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No pets
Shared laundry
What's special
Nicely gardened courtyardTons of woodworkNew flooringFull paintBeautiful oak hardwood floorsNew custom cabinetsNew tile backsplash
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Range Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Elevator
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 4
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Garbage, Garbage included in rent, Heating included in rent, Internet not included in rent, Secure Entry, Secured Mail Room, Water, Water included in rent
Details
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Water
Building
Details
- Building name: 1029 Oak Street
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,195+15.8% |
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| 6/21/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/15/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,895 |
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| 5/8/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/23/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,895-4.1% |
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| 5/2/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/14/2023 | Price change | $1,975-5.7% |
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| 2/16/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,095 |
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Neighborhood: Chinatown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Westlake Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Oakland Technical High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi







