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Highlights
- Private backyard
- Beautiful hardwood flooring
- Storage locker
- Coin laundry
- Bright cozy kitchen
Location
279 Lester Ave #2, Oakland, CA 94606, USA|Cleveland Heights
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Marquardt Property Management
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Amenities for 279 Lester Ave #2, Cleveland Heights
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
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About 279 Lester Ave #2
Sweet deal!
This listing is 17% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Cleveland Heights.
Charming lower unit in original craftsman four plex in the Grand Lake and Lakeshore district. Beautiful hardwood flooring throughout. -Two sunny bedrooms overlook private backyard -Amazing bonus room with a variety of potential! [office, art room, reading room, etc!] -Bathroom with shower over tub. -Bright cozy kitchen equipped with stove, -refrigerator, double sink with garbage disposal. -Separate entry/exit in kitchen leads to large shared backyard. Coin Laundry. Storage locker. Cats considered with deposit and insurance. Water, garbage, landscaping included. Just blocks from the lake, shopping at Grand Lake/Lakeshore Districts, shopping nearby at Whole Foods, Sprouts, Lake Merritt Saturday Farmers Market, weekly food trucks, Safeway, Arizmendi, and Peets! Near freeways, BART, and Public Transit. Close to the historic Grand Lake Theatre!
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 279 Lester Ave, Oakland, CA 94606, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 mile away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Cleveland Heights |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 94606 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Cleveland Heights
2-bedroom apartments at 279 Lester Ave #2 cost about 17% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Oakland.
Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Cleveland Heights
Oakland
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $2,666 |
| January 2024 | $2,695 |
| February 2024 | $2,595 |
| March 2024 | $2,604 |
| April 2024 | $2,650 |
| May 2024 | $2,620 |
| June 2024 | $2,623 |
| July 2024 | $2,682 |
| August 2024 | $2,691 |
| September 2024 | $2,682 |
| October 2024 | $2,677 |
| November 2024 | $2,642 |
| December 2024 | $2,631 |
| January 2025 | $2,608 |
| February 2025 | $2,601 |
| March 2025 | $2,583 |
| April 2025 | $2,597 |
| May 2025 | $2,557 |
| June 2025 | $2,539 |
| July 2025 | $2,548 |
| August 2025 | $2,559 |
| September 2025 | $2,586 |
| October 2025 | $2,608 |
| November 2025 | $2,670 |
| December 2025 | $2,654 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $2,566 |
| January 2024 | $2,579 |
| February 2024 | $2,450 |
| March 2024 | $2,450 |
| April 2024 | $2,483 |
| May 2024 | $2,398 |
| June 2024 | $2,401 |
| July 2024 | $2,450 |
| August 2024 | $2,454 |
| September 2024 | $2,571 |
| October 2024 | $2,587 |
| November 2024 | $2,517 |
| December 2024 | $2,497 |
| January 2025 | $2,515 |
| February 2025 | $2,497 |
| March 2025 | $2,497 |
| April 2025 | $2,405 |
| May 2025 | $2,407 |
| June 2025 | $2,459 |
| July 2025 | $2,456 |
| August 2025 | $2,418 |
| September 2025 | $2,442 |
| October 2025 | $2,606 |
| November 2025 | $2,629 |
| December 2025 | $2,661 |
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Can I afford to live at 279 Lester Ave #2?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $1,995 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $2,595 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,495 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $2,395 | 2 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 279 Lester Ave #2
Cleveland Elementary School
745 cleveland st
oakland, CA, 94606
K-5Public
B+
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
8251 fontaine st
oakland, CA, 94605
K-12Public
B-
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Neighborhood
Cleveland Heights | Oakland, CA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Oakland near 279 Lester Ave #2
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 279 Lester Ave #2, Oakland
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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