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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Walk-in closet
  • Gas range
  • Large walk-in closet
  • Spacious studios, one bedroom apartments
  • New luxury vinyl flooring
  • Building access

Location

1759 Seminary Ave, Oakland, CA 94621, USA|Seminary
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The Palms On Seminary

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(510) 686-6555 ext. 2

Property Overview

The Palms On Seminary achieves an overall Zumper expert rating of 8.3 out of 10, reflecting its excellent amenities, competitive pricing, and prime location, rated 9 out of 10. It features notable aspects such as spacious studios, large walk-in closets, and convenient building access, while also being recognized for its pet-friendly environment. Additionally, the proximity to top-rated schools enhances its appeal, making it a well-rounded option for prospective renters.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, The Palms On Seminary is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Palms On Seminary has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath400 sqft$1,595 /mo1 unit availableThis PRIMO 1st floor apartment is wonderful. Unlike most studio apartments, the kitchen is in its own room, separate from the living area, making this really comfortable and spacious. All the appliances are standard size. The apartment is updated and is equipped with many features: -Upgraded Wood Laminate Flooring in living area -Tiled floors in kitchen and bath -LARGE Walk-In Closet -Bathroom - Full bath with tub and shower -Crown molding throughout -Upgraded kitchen cabinets -Gas range (preferred by most cooks) -Full sized Refrigerator -Elegant Overhead fan (keeeps you warmer is winter and cooler in summer) ...and much more! This comfortable apartment is close to public transportation. It is quiet, clean and secure. -Owner pays water and garbage -You don't need perfect credit -Your gross income before taxes should be 3x rent combined,or about $21/hour fulltime per adult or $24/hour if you will live alone -Offstreet parking available For a walk thru and floor plan, copy and paste this link: https rivs4re short gy ThePalms113 For more info and an in-person viewing, call Luis 925-962-2442 or text to (979) 307-5090:

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Amenities for The Palms On Seminary

Apartment Amenities

Water

Appliances

Gas RangeRange
Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Services

GarbageSecurity Building
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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

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Units30
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About The Palms On Seminary

HomeApartments in OaklandSeminary The Palms On Seminary

Every apartment at The Palms on Seminary has a wonderful layout with a generous amount of space. All of our spacious studios and one bedroom apartments have an eat-in kitchen, a full bath, a walk-in closet, and a large open living room with overhead fan(with lights). The one bedrooms have an additional closet space with with mirrored sliding doors and another overhead fan(with lights). The common hallways have handsome flooring, there is a nice mailbox system with package bins for items delivered by the US Postal Service. For security, there is a video surveillance system, and access from the sidewalk is keyed, along with access to the building. Come by and have a look and see the quality of what is offered at The Palms On Seminary! By the way, you only need to get a PGE account - we pay for water and garbage!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, The Palms On Seminary is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Palms On Seminary has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Palms On Seminary
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Palms On Seminary stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Palms On Seminary goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Palms On Seminary receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Palms On Seminary is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Palms On Seminary does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

The Palms On Seminary is great for:

Pet owners

  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

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 The Palms On Seminary compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 400 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in Seminary

Median rents as of Feb 14 2026.
Seminary
Oakland
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Oakland
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,995
April 2024$1,997
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$1,982
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Seminary
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,697
May 2024$1,498
June 2024$1,496
July 2024$1,460
August 2024$1,430
September 2024$1,423
May 2025$1,650
June 2025$1,616
December 2025$1,450

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Bedrooms

Studio

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$63,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $63,800 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,595.
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Schools near The Palms On Seminary

Greenleaf Elementary School

6328 e 17th st

oakland, CA, 94621

K-8Public
C-

Independent Study Sojourner Truth

8251 fontaine st

oakland, CA, 94605

K-12Public
B-

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

Castro Valley Virtual Academy

18400 clifton way

castro valley, CA, 94546

K-12Public
A+
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Getting around Oakland near 1759 Seminary Ave

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 1759 Seminary Ave, Oakland

Groceries

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

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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