Aqua Via Apartments
125 2nd Street, Oakland, CA 94607
Property Summary
Located in the Jack London Square District, this 8-story apartment community offers a blend of industrial design and modern convenience. Residents enjoy freshly renovated interiors featuring high ceilings, vinyl plank flooring, and kitchens equipped with stainless steel French door refrigerators and natural gas ranges. Each home includes a full-sized, front-loading washer and dryer. The community provides a range of amenities, including a fitness center, a courtyard with a BBQ area, and a sundeck. Its location offers proximity to major transit options, including the Oakland/Alameda Ferry, BART, and the Jack London Shuttle, making commuting straightforward.
Renter brief
At the source check, 5 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $3,763/mo.
Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026
Available units
Checked yesterday
- 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 955 ft² · Unit 305Available Oct 17$3,763/mo
- 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 958 ft² · Unit 706Available Nov 7$3,813/mo
- 1 bd · 2 ba · 1,198 ft² · Unit 416Available Now$3,858/mo
- 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,228 ft² · Unit 303Available Now$4,137/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,329 ft² · Unit 813Available Oct 8$4,978/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 938 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.
42% higher than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 938 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.4 mi straight-line distance to Lake Merritt
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
On-site parking listed
Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026
Amenities
- Pet Friendly
- Fitness Center
- Covered Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Patio
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents love the responsive maintenance provided by Bryant and the helpfulness of Desmond, Sydney, Phi, and Bria.
- The apartments are spacious and well-located.
- However, some residents report issues with hidden fees, high staff turnover, and lack of responsiveness from the office.
- 4.0 stars across 59 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitLake Merritt · 0.4 mi straight-line
- GroceriesChurchfield Trading Co. · 0.1 mi
- Dining444 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksEstuary Park · 0.1 mi
- UniversityUC Berkeley · 5.5 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (1)
High Schools (10)
Questions renters ask about this building
Is parking included in the rent?
On-site parking is listed as an amenity; confirm any parking cost with the leasing office.
Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 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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