Lakeview Towers
201 E 12th St, Oakland, CA 94606
Property Summary
This 1965 vintage apartment community in Oakland offers a variety of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom floor plans. Residents benefit from convenient amenities including elevator access, underground covered parking, and on-site maintenance. Units are designed with modern kitchen appliances, and select homes feature high ceilings, extra storage, and private balconies or patios. The community is pet-friendly and situated in a location with transit options, including proximity to BART and ferry services.
Renter brief
At the source check, 8 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,808/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 31, 2026
Three things to know
31% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
$1,808 to start, vs a median of $2,616 (within 3 mi).
Source · 999 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 23, 2026
Parking is charged separately
The listed monthly charge is $100/mo on top of rent.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Available units
Checked 3 weeks ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 650 ft² · Unit 212Available Now$1,808/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 570 ft² · Unit 217Available Now$1,811/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 650 ft² · Unit 120Available Now$1,988/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 650 ft² · Unit 123Available Now$1,988/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 650 ft² · Unit 105Available Now$1,988/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 650 ft² · Unit 306Available Oct 24$1,988/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 840 ft² · Unit 315Available Now$2,215/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 840 ft² · Unit 207Available Now$2,215/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 999 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.
31% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 999 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
Built in 1965
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Priced separately at $100/mo
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Amenities
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance On Site
- Controlled Access
- Online Services
- Bicycle Storage
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents rave about the property manager, Claudine, and the convenient location near Lake Merritt.
- However, one reviewer reported a negative experience with the leasing agent, Layla, citing poor communication and unprofessionalism.
- 2.7 stars across 15 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitLake Merritt · 0.4 mi straight-line
- GroceriesSun Hop Fat 1 Supermarket · 0.2 mi
- Dining384 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksPeralta Park · 0.2 mi
- UniversityUC Berkeley · 5.2 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?
No — the fee schedule lists parking separately at $100/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 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 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?
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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