Vulcan Lofts
4401 San Leandro Street, Oakland, CA 94601
Property Summary
Located in the heart of Oakland, this historic 1930s building offers unique live/work lofts that blend creative energy with functional design. The community features expansive, open-concept floor plans ranging from 900 to over 2,200 square feet, providing a versatile canvas for both living and professional use. Residents enjoy high ceilings, hardwood floors, and kitchens equipped with dishwashers and gas ranges. The property provides gated access, on-site management, and shared laundry facilities. With its roots in the local arts scene, the community fosters a collaborative environment for those seeking a flexible and inspiring space.
Renter brief
At the source check, 6 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,050/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 21, 2026
Three things to know
13% higher than the studio median within 3 mi
$2,050 to start, vs a median of $1,808 (within 3 mi).
Source · 241 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
Fruitvale is 0.6 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
Available units
Checked 4 weeks ago
- Studio · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 12Available Now$2,050/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 2,295 ft²Available Now$2,050/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 1,610 ft² · Unit 17Available Now$2,335/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 1,175 ft² · Unit 29Available Oct 5$2,430/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 1,662 ft² · Unit 46Available Now$2,500/mo
- Studio · 1 ba · 2,295 ft² · Unit 45Available Now$3,200/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 241 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.
13% higher than the studio median within 3 mi
Source · 241 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.6 mi straight-line distance to Fruitvale
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1930
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Amenities
- Recycling
- Laundry Facilities
- Gated
- Maintenance On Site
- Online Services
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 23, 2026
What's Around
- TransitFruitvale · 0.6 mi straight-line
- GroceriesArtesania Guatelinda · 0.2 mi
- Dining169 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksTidewater Park · 0.5 mi
- UniversityUC Berkeley · 7.5 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (1)
High Schools (12)
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?
Fruitvale is 0.6 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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