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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Shared laundry
  • Updated kitchen
  • Garden style building
  • 1 assigned off-street parking space
  • Non-smoking unit and building

Location

5838 Birch Ct, Oakland, CA 94618, USA|Rockridge
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Property Overview

Birch Court offers strong overall value with an 8.5/10 expert rating, highlighted by exceptional amenities (10/10), a great price-to-value balance (9/10), and a convenient location (9/10) near a highly rated middle school. The property features an updated kitchen, shared laundry, a garden-style setting, one assigned off-street parking space, and a non-smoking environment, with management that provides transparent, detailed information (8/10 trustworthiness). It is also well-suited to pet owners, with outdoor spaces on-site and numerous nearby pet hospitals, grooming services, and supply stores.

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Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Birch Court is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Birch Court has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath750 sqftAVAILABLE NOW -- Large 1 Bedroom Includes Off-Street Parking || Steps off College Ave! We are proud to announce the availability of our 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment located off College Avenue in an 8 unit garden style building on the Oakland/Berkeley Border. Walk in to the open-styled concept living space: living room, kitchen, and breakfast nook. Enter the hallway to the bathroom and bedroom situated in the rear of the building. One off-street parking space is included and coin-op laundry is on premise. Enjoy the locations 97 Walk Score - Walker's Paradise - and walk to Rockridge’s unique shops, eateries, and BART. UNIT + BUILDING FEATURES: - 8 Unit Garden Style Building - 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom (lower floor) - Full electrical upgrade in-unit - Updated kitchen with granite counters, electric range and refrigerator - Fresh paint throughout - New blinds throughout - Shared laundry on premise - 1 Assigned off-street parking space - 97 Walk Score! (Walker’s Paradise: Daily errands do not require a car) - 87 Bike Score! (Very Bikeable: Biking is convenient for most trips) - Walking Distance to Elmwood Shopping, and Nearby Rockridge Shops and Eateries - Few Blocks to Rockridge BART Station - Minutes to Highway 580, 24 and 13 and Surrounding Freeways LEASE TERMS: Rental Amount: $2,295 per month (1 year lease) Security Deposit: $2,000 Tenant Pays: PG&E Owner Pays: Water and garbage Renter's insurance required 1 Indoor cat or small dog OK Non-smoking unit and building This property is subject to the Fair Chance Ordinance CONTACT: Vanessa Klein, DRE #02031653
2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath900 sqftAVAILABLE NOW -- Refreshed First Floor 2 Bedroom // Steps from College Ave. We are proud to announce the availability of our 2-bedroom 1-bathroom apartment located just off College Avenue on a quiet tree lined court. The refreshed lower floor unit sits in the front of an 8-unit garden style building on the Oakland/Berkeley Border. Enjoy Rockridge’s BART Station, local eateries + unique shops within walking distance, including Trader Joe's just a stones throw away, and minutes to Highway 580, 24 and 13 and surrounding freeways. It's a great location and place to call home! FEATURES: - Small 8 unit building - 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom - Lower/First Floor (~900 sf) - Upgraded electrical - New locks - New paint throughout - New luxury vinyl flooring throughout - New lighting throughout - New blinds throughout - New heater - Kitchen: Fresh paint, New lighting, new flooring, new faucets, sanded & painted cabinetry with new hardware, electric stovetop, oven, and refrigerator - Bathroom: New lighting, new vanity, new faucet, new towel accessories, shower/tub combo, new flooring, fresh paint - Bedrooms: New lighting, new blinds, new flooring, fresh paint - Linen closet in the hallway - Large bedroom closets - Shared laundry in building LEASE TERMS: Rental Amount: $2,800 per month (1 year lease) Security Deposit: $2,800 Tenant Pays: PG&E Owner Pays: Water and Garbage [OPTIONAL] 1 Off-street parking space ($100/mo add'l - inquire with agent) [OPTIONAL] 1 Storage unit ($25/mo add'l - inquire with agent) [OPTIONAL] 1 Cat or small dog OK w/additional deposit ($25/mo add'l - inquire with agent) This is a non-smoking home and building This property is subject to the Fair Chance Ordinance CONTACT: Vanessa Klein, DRE #02031653 (Valid ID required at all tours)

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Rent trends in Rockridge

Median rents as of Jun 13 2026.
Rockridge
Oakland
A table of studio rental data trends in Oakland
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,575
July 2024$1,617
August 2024$1,626
September 2024$1,648
October 2024$1,625
November 2024$1,633
December 2024$1,595
January 2025$1,595
February 2025$1,595
March 2025$1,632
April 2025$1,595
May 2025$1,585
June 2025$1,591
July 2025$1,594
August 2025$1,564
September 2025$1,567
October 2025$1,591
November 2025$1,595
December 2025$1,596
January 2026$1,598
February 2026$1,595
March 2026$1,561
April 2026$1,556
May 2026$1,596
June 2026$1,598
A table of studio rental data trends in Rockridge
MonthMedian Rent
January 2025$1,545
February 2026$1,595

Schools near Birch Court

Chabot Elementary School

6686 chabot rd

oakland, CA, 94618

K-5Public
A-

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 5838 Birch Ct

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

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 5838 Birch Ct, Oakland

Groceries

10/10
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
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-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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