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Lakeshore Gardens

1420 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94606

Property Summary

Located on the shores of Lake Merritt, this 1959 apartment building offers a mid-century aesthetic with modern conveniences. Residents enjoy scenic views of the lake and city, along with access to a rooftop community space. The building is equipped with an elevator serving all floors and provides gated on-site parking. Units feature granite countertops, walk-in closets, and kitchens equipped with dishwashers and electric appliances. The community is professionally managed and offers a resident benefits package to assist with utility setup and other services.

Renter brief

At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,699/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Oct 28, 2026

The unit

Checked 1 week ago

$2,699 /mo
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,025 ft² · Unit 2
Available Now

How the rent compares

This building, 2 bd$2,699
Within 3 mi median$3,474

Source · 767 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Nov 6, 2026

Renter facts, criterion by criterion

No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.

Rent comparisonStrong

22% lower than the 2-bedroom median within 3 mi

Source · 767 active 2-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Nov 6, 2026

Transit accessStrong

0.5 mi straight-line distance to Lake Merritt

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1959

Source · Apartments.com · checked Nov 6, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Nov 6, 2026

Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Gated

Policies & Fees

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$50

Source · Apartments.com · checked Nov 6, 2026

What's Around

  • Transit
    Lake Merritt · 0.5 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Lucky Supermarkets · 0.2 mi
  • Dining
    486 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Lake Merritt · 0.1 mi
  • University
    UC Berkeley · 5.0 mi

Nearby Schools

Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.

Elementary Schools (1)

C
La Escuelita Elementary School
Public·265 students·Oakland Unified School District

Middle Schools (1)

C-
Westlake Middle School
Public·300 students·Oakland Unified School District

High Schools (10)

B+
Metwest High School
Public·237 students·Oakland Unified School District
B+
Oakland High School
Public·1,525 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 · Apartments.com · checked Nov 6, 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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