The advertised rent includes 1 Month FREE on a 13-month lease - The advertised rent of $2,580
takes this special into account. Your monthly base rent will be $2,795
Must lease by June 1st
THE APARTMENT
This meticulously and tastefully appointed 2-bedroom apartment in the Adam's Point neighborhood has it all. It is part of a nineteen-unit apartment building. In-unit amenities include high-end, full-size washer & dryer, stainless steel kitchen appliances and luxury finishes throughout from the quartz sink to the painted encaustic cement backsplash. The spacious apartment is on the third floor with a private balcony, offers expansive views of Oakland and receives plenty of light throughout the day.
THE LOCATION
281 Macarthur is located in the attractive Adam's Point neighborhood on the northern shore of Lake Merritt and is surrounded by some of Oakland's most vibrant neighborhoods. The nearby Grand Lake Saturday Farmers Market is widely acclaimed as the best farmers' market in the East Bay. With a walkscore of 81, this apartment building is close to downtown Oakland, Lake Merritt, Piedmont Avenue and the Grand Lake district. Whole Foods, Safeway, Trader Joes and a number of award winning restaurants are a short walk away.
* 900 square feet plus balcony
* Hardwood Type floors
* Remodeled gourmet kitchen with luxury quartz countertops and brand new stainless steel appliances (dishwasher, bottom freezer refrigerator, electric range and microwave oven)
* New bathroom with marble shower
* Full size Washer and Dryer in unit
* LED lighting throughout
* Elevator in building
* Secure Garage Parking Available (see details below)
* Pets allowed (Breed restrictions apply, see details below)
* Professionally managed building with online payments
* Lockers for package receipt
* USB Outlets
* Double Paned Windows
LEASE TERMS
* Pets: $75 added to the base rent per pet.
* Water, Sewer, Garbage, Recycling and Common Area Charges is a flat monthly fee of $125 paid in addition to the base rent.
* Off Street Secure Garage Parking Available with Private Additional Storage: $150 per month.
* Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the unit or on the premises.
* Lease duration: 12 months.
* Must meet credit and income requirements.
*Photos are representative of this unit
Rental Terms
Rent: $2,672
Application Fee: $35
Security Deposit: $1,800
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Pet Policy
Cats allowed
Small dogs allowed
Amenities
garage parking
Off Street Parking
Appliances
Electric Stainless-Steel Stove
Garbage Disposal
Stainless Steel Dishwasher
Gas Wall Heater
Clothes Washer
Clothes Dryer
Apartment for rent
Special offer
$2,580/moFees may apply
281 Macarthur Blvd, APT 102, Oakland, CA 94610
2beds
900sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges. Learn more|
Apartment
Available now
No pets
In unit laundry
What's special
Spacious apartmentLuxury finishes throughoutQuartz sinkPainted encaustic cement backsplashExpansive views of oaklandUsb outletsStainless steel kitchen appliances
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Laundry: In Unit
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 900 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Details
- Building name: 281 MACARTHUR Blvd
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/16/2026 | Price change | $2,580-3.4%$3/sqft |
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| 12/6/2025 | Price change | $2,672-3.4%$3/sqft |
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| 12/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,765+15.2%$3/sqft |
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| 1/31/2025 | Listing removed | $2,400$3/sqft |
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| 12/8/2024 | Price change | $2,400-1.5%$3/sqft |
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| 11/23/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,436-2.4%$3/sqft |
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| 1/17/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/10/2021 | Price change | $2,495+4.2%$3/sqft |
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| 12/9/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,395-4%$3/sqft |
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| 10/11/2018 | Listing removed | $2,495$3/sqft |
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| 9/25/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,495$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Adams Point
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Piedmont Avenue Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 2/10Westlake Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Oakland Technical High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
- Special offer! *The advertised rent includes 1 Month FREE on a 13-month lease - The advertised rent of $2,580 takes this special into account. Your monthly base rent will be $2,795 Must lease by May 1st







