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1200 Lakeshore

1200 Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606

Property Summary

Located along Lake Merritt, this historic 1968 building offers mid-century modern residences with 1, 2, and 3-bedroom layouts. The community features a grand lobby with a 24-hour attendant, a fitness center with saunas, and a private half-acre botanical garden. Select homes are enhanced by hardwood floors, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and floor-to-ceiling windows that provide natural light and views. Residents benefit from on-site management, a business center, and an enclosed garage with reserved parking. The property is situated within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and the Lake Merritt BART station.

Renter brief

At the source check, 6 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $4,495/mo.

Source · RentCafe · checked Aug 24, 2026

Available units

Checked 4 weeks ago

  • 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 965 ft² · Unit 15C
    Available Now
    $4,495/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 ft² · Unit 16H
    Available Now
    $5,800/mo
  • 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,245 ft² · Unit 25F
    Available Now
    $6,045/mo
  • 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,700 ft² · Unit 05D
    Available Now
    $9,895/mo
  • 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,700 ft² · Unit 06D
    Available Now
    $9,995/mo
  • 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,700 ft² · Unit 16D
    Available Now
    $10,245/mo

How the rent compares

This building, 1 bd$4,495
Within 3 mi median$2,625

Source · 1,013 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Renter facts, criterion by criterion

No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.

Rent comparisonBelow average

71% higher than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 1,013 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessStrong

0.4 mi straight-line distance to Lake Merritt

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · RentCafe · checked Aug 24, 2026

Amenities

  • Business Center
  • Sauna
  • Elevator
  • Laundry Facilities

What's Around

  • Transit
    Lake Merritt · 0.4 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Lucky Supermarkets · 0.3 mi
  • Dining
    511 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Peralta Park · 0.1 mi
  • University
    UC Berkeley · 5.1 mi

Nearby Schools

Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.

Questions renters ask about this building

Is there in-unit laundry?

The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.

Source · RentCafe · checked Aug 24, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Lake Merritt is 0.4 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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