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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Private entrance
- Open floor plan
- Kitchenette
- High ceilings
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4538 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Oakland, CA 94609, US|Temescal
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Property Overview
Private entrance, an open floor plan, a kitchenette, and high ceilings create a flexible, comfortable living space. Strong nearby school options and excellent value per square foot relative to the area enhance overall appeal. The location is also highly accommodating to pet owners, with numerous pet services and dog parks close by.
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
More space- Middle school nearby
- High school nearby
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Pet owners
Amenities for 4538 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Temescal
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 4538 Martin Luther King Junior Way
Live/Work Office Studio- ideal for perfect for art, music sessions, or group classes (Yoga, Pilates etc.) This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom property located at 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way offers a spacious 1,200 square feet of living space. Features: • Sound-friendly layout for music production or teaching • Open floor plan perfect for Pilates or Yoga classes • Natural light and high ceilings • Full bathroom & kitchenette for true live/work convenience • Private entrance for autonomy and client access • Surrounded by local cafés, suppliers, and transit options • 10 minutes on foot to MacArthur BART station
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1 year4538 Martin Luther King Junior Way is great for:
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 4538 Martin Luther King Junior Way compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 600 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Temescal |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 94609 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Temescal
1-bedroom apartments at 4538 Martin Luther King Junior Way cost about 69% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Oakland.
Median rents as of Apr 11 2026.
Temescal
Oakland
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,995 |
| May 2024 | $1,995 |
| June 2024 | $1,996 |
| July 2024 | $2,037 |
| August 2024 | $2,039 |
| September 2024 | $2,043 |
| October 2024 | $2,008 |
| November 2024 | $1,996 |
| December 2024 | $2,000 |
| January 2025 | $1,997 |
| February 2025 | $1,995 |
| March 2025 | $1,995 |
| April 2025 | $1,968 |
| May 2025 | $1,925 |
| June 2025 | $1,952 |
| July 2025 | $1,972 |
| August 2025 | $1,969 |
| September 2025 | $1,997 |
| October 2025 | $1,976 |
| November 2025 | $1,949 |
| December 2025 | $1,961 |
| January 2026 | $1,979 |
| February 2026 | $1,979 |
| March 2026 | $1,995 |
| April 2026 | $1,995 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $2,375 |
| May 2024 | $2,661 |
| June 2024 | $2,623 |
| July 2024 | $2,595 |
| August 2024 | $2,525 |
| September 2024 | $2,092 |
| October 2024 | $1,800 |
| November 2024 | $1,732 |
| December 2024 | $1,840 |
| January 2025 | $1,830 |
| February 2025 | $1,825 |
| March 2025 | $1,878 |
| April 2025 | $1,800 |
| May 2025 | $1,839 |
| June 2025 | $1,841 |
| July 2025 | $1,941 |
| August 2025 | $2,034 |
| September 2025 | $2,065 |
| October 2025 | $1,923 |
| November 2025 | $1,830 |
| December 2025 | $1,850 |
| January 2026 | $1,895 |
| February 2026 | $2,162 |
| March 2026 | $2,112 |
| April 2026 | $1,842 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 2 months ago | $3,500 |
| 5 months ago | $3,000 |
Schools near 4538 Martin Luther King Junior Way
Emerson Elementary School
4803 lawton ave
oakland, CA, 94609
K-5Public
C+
Canyon Elementary School
187 pinehurst rd
canyon, CA, 94516
K-8Public
A
Balboa Children's Center
1001 s 57th st
richmond, CA, 94804
PKPublic
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
8251 fontaine st
oakland, CA, 94605
K-12Public
B-
West County Mandarin
1575 mann dr
pinole, CA, 94564
K-6Public
B
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Getting around Oakland near 4538 Martin Luther King Junior Way
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 4538 Martin Luther King Junior Way, Oakland
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
6/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk
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