1539 Encinal Avenue
1539 Encinal Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
Property Summary
Located between the Park Street shopping district and the downtown core, this 1912 apartment building offers a blend of historic character and modern updates. The units feature refreshed kitchens with gas stoves, updated countertops, and cabinets. Residents have access to a shared, dedicated coin laundry room on-site. The community is situated near local recreation areas like Jackson and Washington Parks, with convenient access to AC Transit routes for connections to Fruitvale BART and Oakland. Street parking is available for residents.
Renter brief
At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,200/mo.
Source · Zillow · checked Sep 24, 2026
The unit
Checked 7 hours ago
How the rent compares
Source · 664 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
Policies & Fees
Source · Zillow · checked Aug 1, 2026
What's Around
- TransitLake Merritt · 1.9 mi straight-line
- GroceriesA1 Market · 0.1 mi
- Dining128 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksFranklin Park · 0.1 mi
- UniversityUC Berkeley · 7.1 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (2)
Questions renters ask about this building
What deposit should I expect?
The security deposit is $2,700.
Source · Zillow · checked Aug 1, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Lake Merritt is 1.9 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates