3717 Martin Luther King Jr Way
3717 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94609
Property Summary
Beautifully Remodeled 2BD/1BA Near MacArthur BART Oakland $2,495/mo | 2 Bed / 1 Bath | Available Now Just three blocks from MacArthur BART (12 minutes to SF!) and one block from Telegraph Ave, this fully remodeled unit blends modern comfort with an unbeatable location. Sunlight pours through large windows throughout, highlighting rich hardwood floors and clean, contemporary finishes. The gourmet kitchen has generous wood cabinetry, granite countertops, a gas range, stainless fridge, and dishwasher, all lit by a wall of windows. Both bedrooms are bright with good closet space; the updated bathroom has a tiled walk-in shower. Out back, a private patio deck is ready for plants, seating, or morning coffee. In-unit washer/dryer means no trips to the laundromat. Neighborhood highlights: 3 blocks to MacArthur BART/Metro 1 block to Telegraph Ave 8 blocks to Samuel Merritt University Close to UC Berkeley, Lake Merritt, Temescal restaurants, Starbucks, and grocery shopping Rental Terms Rent: $2,495/mo Utilities: $300/mo (covers electric, gas, water, and trash) Security deposit: $1,500 Application fee: $45 Minimum credit score: 700 Optional off-street parking: $150/mo Amenities Washer/Dryer (in-unit) Dishwasher Hardwood flooring Stainless steel appliances No smoking/vaping or drugs. No pets. Contact us today to schedule a viewing. Minimum credit score of 700 required. Renter's Insurance required for this property before move-in. Renter's Insurance does not include earthquake coverage. The application process usually takes three (3) business days after receipt of complete application, supporting documentation, and application fee. *One (1) applicant: 2.5 x the monthly rental rate in verifiable monthly net income is required. Two (2) applicants: 3.5 x the monthly rental rate in verifiable, combined monthly net income is required. Three (3) applicants: 4.5x the monthly rental rate in verifiable, combined monthly net income is required. Net income is calculated by taking the applicant's take-home pay and subtracting the monthly debt service as reported in the applicant's credit report. *Verifiable monthly income must be documented by the most recent two (2) months pay stubs for the applicant. Offers of employment must contain initial employment day within thirty (30) days of application, and the total salary stated in the offer of employment will be discounted to 60% to calculate monthly income. *If cash reserves are used to qualify, the cash reserves amount must be equivalent to the above income requirements for the duration of the initial term of the tenancy. The cash reserves must be in the applicant's account(s) for a minimum of six (6) months. Only cash or cash equivalents will be considered (e.g., CDs, money market funds, etc). Retirement accounts are not considered unless the applicant is of age for penalty-free withdrawal. *Each applicant must have a minimum credit score of 700+ (based on VantageScore 3.0) to qualify. Note, some properties have different credit score requirements, please refer to the advertisement for actual requirement. *Each applicant must have two (2) years of established credit history in good standing (e.g. no delinquency, collection, or other negative remarks). *No prior Evictions on your record. *A positive (not neutral) landlord reference from the most recent two landlords is required. *If you have a pet, you must request a separate pet application from us and submit the completed pet application at the same time you submit the rental application. *We do not discriminate in the rental of property on the basis of "race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, disability, veteran or military status, or genetic information". Upon approval of the application, applicant(s) will have 48 hours to obtain renters insurance PRIOR to receiving the lease agreement. Move-in date must be 30 days or less from the date of application approval. Each adult (18+) who will be residing in the rental unit must complete and sign an application, provide all necessary supporting documents, including a government-issued photo ID, and pay the application fee. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Submit a $45 non-refundable application fee for each application. We take this in order to run the credit check. Personal credit reports from other agencies NOT accepted.
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At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,495/mo.
Source · Zillow · checked Sep 24, 2026
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Source · 1,063 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
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