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123 17th St Apartments

123 17th Street, Oakland, CA 94612

Property Summary

Built in 1912, this three-story apartment community is situated in Oakland, directly across from Lake Merritt. The building offers a mix of studio and one-bedroom floor plans, with select units featuring bay windows, stainless steel appliances, and vinyl flooring. Residents benefit from on-site management and maintenance, as well as controlled access entry and shared laundry facilities. The location provides proximity to downtown and local transit options.

Renter brief

At the source check, 3 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio to 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,725/mo.

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026

Available units

Checked yesterday

  • Studio · 1 ba · 425 ft² · Unit 103
    Available Jan 1
    $1,725/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 525 ft² · Unit 207
    Available Oct 31
    $1,895/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 425 ft² · Unit 308
    Available Now
    $1,995/mo

How the rent compares

This building, studio$1,725
Within 3 mi median$2,142

Source · 584 active studio 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 comparisonStrong

19% lower than the studio median within 3 mi

Source · 584 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessStrong

0.5 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 Sep 23, 2026

Amenities

  • Laundry Facilities

What's Around

  • Transit
    Lake Merritt · 0.5 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Gourmet Market · 0.1 mi
  • Dining
    607 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Lake Merritt · 0.3 mi
  • University
    UC Berkeley · 4.7 mi

Nearby Schools

Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.

High Schools (10)

A
Oakland Technical High School
Public·1,813 students·Oakland Unified School District
B+
Metwest High School
Public·237 students·Oakland Unified School District
B-
Oakland International High School
Public·290 students·Oakland Unified School District
C+
Dewey Academy
Public·89 students·Oakland Unified School District
C+
Ralph J. Bunche High School
Public·82 students·Oakland Unified School District
C+
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Public·573 students·Oakland Unified School District
C
Street Academy
Public·57 students·Oakland Unified School District
C-
Rudsdale Continuation
Public·304 students·Oakland Unified School District
Gateway to College at Laney College
Public·98 students·Oakland Unified School District
Young Adult Program
Public·133 students·Oakland Unified School District

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 Sep 23, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Lake Merritt is 0.5 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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