The Chase Apartment Homes
1720 12th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
Property Summary
This apartment community in Oakland offers studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans ranging from 500 to 1,000 square feet. Residents enjoy community amenities including a swimming pool, picnic area, and community gardens. The building, constructed in 1961, features an elevator and controlled access. Inside, select homes are updated with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and new flooring. The location provides proximity to public transportation and local outdoor recreation at Lake Merritt.
Renter brief
At the source check, 4 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,095/mo.
Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 17, 2026
Available units
Checked 1 week ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 725 ft² · Unit 303Available Now$2,095/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 725 ft² · Unit 205Available Now$2,095/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 875 ft² · Unit 308Available Now$2,350/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 875 ft² · Unit 113Available Now$2,450/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 989 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.
20% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 989 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
1.2 mi straight-line distance to Lake Merritt
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Shared laundry on site
Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 8, 2026
Amenities
- Recycling
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Pool
Reviews
Reviews
- One resident considers the apartments great.
- However, a neighbor reports significant noise issues, including yelling and loud music, describing the building as a nuisance.
- 3.0 stars across 3 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitLake Merritt · 1.2 mi straight-line
- GroceriesMithapheap Oriental Food Market · 0.2 mi
- Dining133 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksSan Antonio Park · 0.3 mi
- UniversityUC Berkeley · 5.5 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 there in-unit laundry?
The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.
Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 8, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Lake Merritt is 1.2 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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