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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Prime location
- Shared laundry
Location
1539 Encinal Ave #9, Alameda, CA 94501, USA
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Property Overview
Prime location with outdoor spaces and shared laundry, plus strong value for money in the 82.5th percentile for the area. Nearby amenities include a highly rated elementary school just over 0.11 miles away and multiple pet-focused services such as hospitals, grooming, and three dog parks within a mile. With 21 photos available, renters can quickly get a clear sense of the home and surroundings.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Less expensive
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 1539 Encinal Ave #9
Apartment Amenities
| Freezer | Hardwood Floor |
| Tile |
Appliances
| Range/Oven | Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Controlled Building |
| Dogs OK | Onsite Laundry |
| Wall |
Grounds
| Lawn | Outdoor Space |
Services
| Garbage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
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Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 1539 Encinal Ave #9
Property Id: 1771233 Welcome to your new home at 1539 Encinal Ave, Alameda, CA 94501! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience in a prime location. Situated directly across the street from Franklin Elementary School, this unit is ideal for families, young professionals, or anyone seeking a vibrant community atmosphere. 4 minute drive to South Shore Center: Trader Joe's, Safeway, Walgreens, Starbucks, McDonalds, USPS, OfficeMax, TJ Maxx, Chase Bank, Ace Hardware, Vons, Ross, Applebee's and more! Tenants in building are working professionals of the Alameda community. Pets allowed! Tenants are responsible for water, gas, and electric bills Owner takes care of trash disposal 1-year minimum lease required Laundry shared
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1539 Encinal Ave #9 compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Zip code | 94501 |
|---|---|
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Alameda
2-bedroom apartments at 1539 Encinal Ave #9 cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Alameda.
Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Alameda
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $2,600 |
| June 2024 | $2,644 |
| July 2024 | $2,641 |
| August 2024 | $2,643 |
| September 2024 | $2,650 |
| October 2024 | $2,696 |
| November 2024 | $2,662 |
| December 2024 | $2,722 |
| January 2025 | $2,746 |
| February 2025 | $2,707 |
| March 2025 | $2,758 |
| April 2025 | $2,718 |
| May 2025 | $2,696 |
| June 2025 | $2,748 |
| July 2025 | $2,908 |
| August 2025 | $2,892 |
| September 2025 | $2,820 |
| October 2025 | $2,689 |
| November 2025 | $2,709 |
| December 2025 | $2,698 |
| January 2026 | $2,681 |
| February 2026 | $2,744 |
| March 2026 | $2,743 |
| April 2026 | $2,747 |
| May 2026 | $2,785 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$100,000/yr
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 1 year ago | $2,600 |
Schools near 1539 Encinal Ave #9
Franklin Elementary School
1433 san antonio ave
alameda, CA, 94501
K-5Public
A
Canyon Elementary School
187 pinehurst rd
canyon, CA, 94516
K-8Public
A
San Leandro Virtual Academy
2600 teagarden st
san leandro, CA, 94577
K-12Public
Bayshore Elementary School
155 oriente st
daly city, CA, 94014
K-8Public
C
Castro Valley Virtual Academy
18400 clifton way
castro valley, CA, 94546
K-12Public
A+
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Getting around Alameda near 1539 Encinal Ave #9
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 1539 Encinal Ave #9, Alameda
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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