Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts)
1985 Pleasant Valley Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
Property Summary
Located in Oakland, this four-story apartment community offers a variety of living options. Residents benefit from gated access and convenient on-site amenities, including a swimming pool and laundry facilities. Parking needs are met with both covered and off-street options. The community is pet-friendly, welcoming both cats and dogs. Select units have been updated with modern finishes, such as quartz kitchen countertops, new appliances, and plank flooring. The property is situated in a neighborhood known for its walkability and access to local dining and shopping.
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 $1,899/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026
Three things to know
28% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
$1,899 to start, vs a median of $2,631 (within 3 mi).
Source · 1,155 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
cats and dogs allowed
Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026
Rockridge is 0.8 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
Available units
Checked yesterday
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 373 ft² · Unit 1981Available Now$1,899/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 688 ft² · Unit 36Available Now$1,999/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 688 ft² · Unit 22Available Now$1,999/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 688 ft² · Unit 8Available Now$1,999/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 870 ft² · Unit 29Available Now$2,399/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 1,155 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.
28% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 1,155 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.8 mi straight-line distance to Rockridge
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1961
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026 · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026
On-site parking listed
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
Amenities
- Garbage Disposal
- Quartz Countertops
- Refrigerator
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Hardwood Floors
- Gated
- Pet Friendly
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Covered Parking
- Pool
- Storage Space
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents consistently praise the caring staff, especially Victoria and Gillian, and the modern, well-maintained apartments.
- The community atmosphere and convenient location are also highly valued.
- Across the 5 reviews analyzed, no significant complaints were raised.
- 5.0 stars across 5 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitRockridge · 0.8 mi straight-line
- GroceriesSafeway · 0.2 mi
- Dining253 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksTildon Park · 0.3 mi
- UniversityUC Berkeley · 2.8 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 · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026
Is there in-unit laundry?
The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Rockridge is 0.8 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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