Garden Court Apartments
557-559 Buena Vista Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
Property Summary
This apartment community in West Alameda offers one and two-bedroom floor plans within a two-story building constructed in 1961. Residents have access to on-site amenities including a pool, a manicured courtyard, and laundry facilities. The community is pet-friendly and features controlled access for added security. Select residences are available furnished and include modern interior updates such as stainless steel appliances, white shaker cabinetry, and walk-in closets. The location is situated near Jean Sweeney Open Space Park.
Renter brief
At the source check, 6 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 3-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,050/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 21, 2026
Available units
Checked 4 weeks ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 610 ft²Available Now$2,050/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 610 ft² · Unit 107BAvailable Now$2,175/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 800 ft²Available Now$2,259/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 800 ft² · Unit 219BAvailable Now$2,334/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 800 ft²Available Now$2,479/mo
- 3 bd · 1 ba · 940 ft²Available Now$2,814/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 795 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.
23% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 795 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
1.6 mi straight-line distance to Lake Merritt
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1961
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Amenities
- Courtyard
- Laundry Facilities
- Pet Friendly
- Controlled Access
- Pool
- Private Bathroom
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents overwhelmingly praise the management team, particularly Candy, for their responsiveness and helpfulness.
- The property's recent improvements are also well-received.
- Across the 5 reviews analyzed, no significant complaints were raised.
- 5.0 stars across 5 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitLake Merritt · 1.6 mi straight-line
- GroceriesAria Market and Bakery · 0.3 mi
- Dining115 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksLongfellow Park · 0.2 mi
- UniversityUCSF (Mission Bay campus) · 6.0 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (2)
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?
Lake Merritt is 1.6 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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