The Uptown
500 William Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Property Summary
This LEED silver certified community, built in 2008, offers a variety of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans. Residents enjoy access to five courtyards with Japanese-style gardens, a temperature-controlled lap pool, and a fitness center. The building is professionally managed and features a 24-hour attended front desk and controlled-access entry. Select homes include in-unit laundry, private balconies or patios, and kitchens equipped with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The community is pet-friendly and conveniently located near public transit options.
Three things to know
16% higher than the studio median within 3 mi
$2,483 to start, vs a median of $2,142 (within 3 mi).
Source · 574 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
Required fees add $2/mo
Pest control $2/mo. Opt-in extras like pet rent or parking are separate.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
cats and dogs allowed
Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Available units
Checked yesterday
- Studio · 1 ba · 650 ft² · Unit 2-315Available Now$2,483/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 525 ft² · Unit 3A-314Available Now$2,505/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 2-106Available Now$2,604/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 649 ft² · Unit 1-422Available Sep 27$2,625/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 649 ft² · Unit 1-145Available Now$2,645/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 649 ft² · Unit 1-352Available Now$2,653/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 650 ft² · Unit 3B-406Available Now$2,660/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 1-217Available Oct 8$2,675/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 2-411Available Oct 12$2,679/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 2-428Available Oct 19$2,720/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 1-407Available Now$2,721/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 1-219Available Now$2,750/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 1-218Available Now$2,750/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 2-531Available Now$2,756/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 1-118Available Now$2,770/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 1-119Available Sep 26$2,770/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 2-510Available Now$2,774/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 2-508Available Oct 10$2,774/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 1-108Available Now$2,780/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 1-310Available Now$2,781/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 1-532Available Now$2,786/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 1-419Available Oct 28$2,790/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 2-136Available Now$2,793/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 1-104Available Now$2,815/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 3A-323Available Oct 21$2,823/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 1-520Available Now$2,825/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 3A-411Available Now$2,831/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 2-528Available Now$2,853/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 1-507Available Now$2,860/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 776 ft² · Unit 3A-510Available Now$2,906/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,085 ft² · Unit 1-450Available Now$3,692/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,221 ft² · Unit 1-311Available Now$3,730/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,085 ft² · Unit 3A-529Available Now$3,787/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,085 ft² · Unit 3A-535Available Now$3,856/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,085 ft² · Unit 2-532Available Now$3,878/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,085 ft² · Unit 3B-202Available Now$3,993/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,085 ft² · Unit 1-546Available Now$4,028/mo
- 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,085 ft² · Unit 3B-505Available Now$4,053/mo
- 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,458 ft² · Unit 3B-304Available Now$4,471/mo
- 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,356 ft² · Unit 1-531Available Now$4,529/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 574 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.
16% higher than the studio median within 3 mi
Source · 574 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.2 mi straight-line distance to 19th Street Oakland
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 2008
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026 · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
In-unit laundry listed
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
Priced separately at $175/mo
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Amenities
- Garbage Disposal
- Courtyard
- Breakfast Nook
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Elevator
- Package Lockers
- Freezer
- Package Service
- Maintenance On Site
- Controlled Access
- Spa
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Library
- Online Services
- Microwave
- Air Conditioning
- Clubhouse
- Garden
- Fitness Center
- Fireplace
- Media Room
- Sundeck
- Lounge
- In-Unit Laundry
- Dishwasher
- Recreation Room
- Pool
- Storage Space
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents rave about the helpful staff and secure building at The Uptown.
- The maintenance team, particularly Diego Molano, receives high praise.
- Across the 5 reviews analyzed, no significant complaints were raised.
- 4.8 stars across 5 reviews.
What's Around
- Transit19th Street Oakland · 0.2 mi straight-line
- GroceriesFleuret's Market and Spirits · 0.1 mi
- Dining558 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksHenry J. Kaiser Memorial Park · 0.1 mi
- UniversityUC Berkeley · 4.4 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
High Schools (10)
Questions renters ask about this building
Is parking included in the rent?
No — the fee schedule lists parking separately at $175/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?
Yes — in-unit laundry is listed.
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
What extra monthly fees should I budget for?
The listing totals $2/mo in required fees (pest control), before opt-ins like pet rent or parking.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
19th Street Oakland is 0.2 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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