Jackson Lake Apartments
1533 Jackson Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Property Summary
Located in Oakland near Lake Merritt, this four-story apartment community offers a range of amenities including a fitness center, swimming pool, and sauna. The building features controlled access and an elevator for convenience. Individual units are well-appointed with kitchens containing a range, refrigerator, dishwasher, and disposal. Select homes include private outdoor space such as a deck or patio, walk-in closets, and fireplaces. The community is pet-friendly, welcoming cats and dogs up to 25 lbs, and is situated in a walkable area with proximity to public transit.
Renter brief
At the source check, 2 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio to 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,750/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Three things to know
18% lower than the studio median within 3 mi
$1,750 to start, vs a median of $2,142 (within 3 mi).
Source · 589 active studio 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 23, 2026
19th Street Oakland is 0.4 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
Available units
Checked yesterday
- Studio · 1 ba · 465 ft²Available Now$1,750/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 500 ft²Available Now$2,200/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 589 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.
18% lower than the studio median within 3 mi
Source · 589 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.4 mi straight-line distance to 19th Street Oakland
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1961
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Amenities
- Recycling
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Pet Friendly
- Maintenance On Site
- Controlled Access
- Fitness Center
- Lounge
- Sauna
- Pool
- Courtyard
- Dishwasher
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents love the convenient location and responsive management team.
- Several reviewers specifically praise the property managers and on-site amenities.
- However, one resident reports a negative experience with deposit return, alleging inflated charges.
- 4.4 stars across 10 reviews.
What's Around
- Transit19th Street Oakland · 0.4 mi straight-line
- GroceriesGourmet Market · 0.0 mi
- Dining602 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksSnow Park · 0.2 mi
- UniversityUC Berkeley · 4.7 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
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 23, 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 23, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
19th Street Oakland is 0.4 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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