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Raymond Apartments

1461 Alice Street, Oakland, CA 94612

Property Summary

Located in the Lakeside District, this 1913 building blends historic architectural character with modern interior updates. Residents benefit from a professional on-site management team and convenient amenities, including an elevator and on-site laundry facilities. The units feature hardwood floors, high ceilings, and kitchens equipped with stainless steel appliances, including dishwashers. The community is pet-friendly and provides key fob entry for added peace of mind. Situated in a highly walkable area, the building is positioned near local transit options and neighborhood destinations.

Renter brief

At the source check, 6 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio to 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $1,595/mo.

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 31, 2026

Three things to know

26% lower than the studio median within 3 mi

$1,595 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

12th Street / Oakland City Center is 0.3 mi away

This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

Available units

Checked 3 weeks ago

  • Studio · 1 ba · 250 ft² · Unit 610
    Available Now
    $1,595/mo
  • Studio · 1 ba · 283 ft² · Unit 500
    Available Now
    $1,645/mo
  • Studio · 1 ba · 411 ft² · Unit 606
    Available Sep 26
    $1,795/mo
  • Studio · 1 ba · 371 ft² · Unit 106
    Available Oct 15
    $1,795/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 459 ft² · Unit 501
    Available Now
    $1,845/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 440 ft² · Unit 404
    Available Now
    $1,895/mo

How the rent compares

This building, studio$1,595
Within 3 mi median$2,142

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.

Rent comparisonStrong

26% lower than the studio median within 3 mi

Source · 589 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026

Transit accessStrong

0.3 mi straight-line distance to 12th Street / Oakland City Center

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1913

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Laundry Facilities

Policies & Fees

Pet Policy
Dogs✓ Allowed
Cats✓ Allowed

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Fees & Deposits
One-time fees
Application fee$0

Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026

Reviews

Review Summary
  • Residents appreciate the friendly community and, in some cases, responsive maintenance.
  • However, the building is poorly maintained due to owner cost-cutting measures, leading to issues like insufficient laundry facilities and persistent water hammer.
  • Several residents have experienced significant maintenance problems.
  • 1.0 stars across 2 reviews.
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William Wambsgans
a year ago
Google
Wow! So SF rent and the Alice building. I lived here with my GF and our dog. The community and maintenance/building managers were great. The people are the most redeeming quality, there is a huge sens...
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John Mac
3 weeks ago
Google
Not sure if they had a change of management recently, but they have been quick to correct any issue I've had since staying here (unlike what basically all of the sfrent reviews say). For context, I've...

What's Around

  • Transit
    12th Street / Oakland City Center · 0.3 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Nature's Best Foods · 0.1 mi
  • Dining
    593 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Alco Park · 0.2 mi
  • University
    UC Berkeley · 4.7 mi

Nearby Schools

Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.

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?

12th Street / Oakland City Center is 0.3 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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