Unit Description:
We are offering a one-bedroom plus office unit in a grand 1920's building located in the China hill area near Lake Merritt. The unit features hardwood floors in living area, office room and hallways, good views & light and a newly renovated kitchen. The art-deco style bathroom features a bathtub with shower. The great location, centered in the Lake Merritt area, means you will never be far from Lakeshore's unique shopping and restaurants, Saturday morning's Grand Lake Farmers Market and The Grand Lake Theater. The building location offers easy access to the 580 freeway. Close to alternate transportation.
Building and Unit Features:
Period Charm
Hardwood Flooring
Refrigerator
Range
Dishwasher
Art-Deco Style Bathroom
On-Site Laundry
On-Site Management
Intercom System for Controlled Access
Shared Rear Garden
Elevator
Tenant pays electricity to PG&E and the rest of the utilities to lessor
One Cat Allowed (Additional deposit of $300.00 and photo of the cat required); No Dogs Allowed
Tenant pays $65 fee for Gas, Water & Garbage
Apartment for rent
Special offer
$1,995+/moFees may apply
12, 243 Athol Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
1beds
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Apartment
Available now
Cats OK
Shared laundry
Attached garage parking
Natural gas
What's special
Period charmShared rear gardenOne-bedroom plus office unitGood views and lightArt-deco style bathroomNewly renovated kitchenBathtub with shower
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Exterior features: Additional office space, Additonal office Unit, Art Deco style, Art-Deco Style Bathroom, Hardwood Flooring Throughout, Hardwood Floors, One Bed + Office space
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Building
Details
- Building name: 243 Athol
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated
- Security: Gated Community
HOA
- Amenities included: Gated, Management
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: One Year Lease
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,995 |
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Neighborhood: Cleveland Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Cleveland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Edna Brewer Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 4/10Oakland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
- Special offer! New Special Offer: $1,000 Bonus! $1000 credit to be applied towards required deposit of $1000 only when first month's rent and deposit are paid and lease is signed







