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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Walk-in closet
  • Eat-in kitchen
  • Large living area
  • Spacious studios
  • Huge walk-in closet
  • Upgraded cabinets

Location

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

Leasing office

(510) 686-6555 ext. 2

Property Overview

The Palms On Seminary achieves a commendable Zumper Expert Rating of 8.6/10, complemented by a perfect price rating of 10/10, indicating exceptional value for its amenities and location. With notable features like spacious studios and upgraded cabinets, it also scores 9/10 for amenities and location, ensuring convenience and a high standard of living. Furthermore, its transparency is reflected in a trustworthiness rating of 8/10, making it a reliable choice 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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 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

  • Less expensive
  • High school nearby
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

0BR/1.0BAStudio1 bath400 sqft$1,595–$1,695 /mo2 units availablePromotion: Move in by Sept. 1st and enjoy on emonth of FREE rent (not the first, not the last - you can pick any other month you want). Also we will refund your credit report fee, and if your credit score is 780+, the security deposit is reduced to only $195. This spacious studio apartment has an excellent layout. It has an eat-in kitchen in its own room with full-size appliances. There is a huge walk-in closet. The full bath has a tub and shower. The large living area is very comfortable and has plenty of windows for fresh air and light. The Palms on Seminary is a very well-cared for and inviting property with easy access to all highways and BART with a bus stop in front. Some of the features of this apartment include: -Living Area with engineered wood floors, overhead light and fan, keeping you cooler in summer and warmer in winter. -Bathroom is complete with a shower & tub, window & new plumbing. Upgraded flooring and cultured marble bath surround. -Eat-in Kitchen has a gas stove (preferred by most cooks), a full size fridge, a window, and new plumbing. Updated flooring and upgraded cabinets. This lovely and comfortable apartment is on the top (2nd) floor. Your Income: for single occupancy you should earn at least $24.00/hour+ full time (FT), or $21/hour+ each FT for double occupancy. Call 510-367-3311 or (415) 525-1018 to schedule a viewing.

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Amenities for The Palms On Seminary

Apartment Amenities

Full BathWalk-in Closet
WaterWood Laminate Flooring

Appliances

Full Size RefrigeratorGas Range

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Coinless LaundryOnsite Laundry

Services

Garbage

Neighborhood

Video Security System
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

Dog policy

Allowed 
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Cat policy

Allowed 
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About The Palms On Seminary

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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 take a look and see the quality of what is offered at The Palms On Seminary!


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 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·10A 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 offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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

  • 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

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Pet friendly
This property allows pets
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

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Rent trends in Seminary

Median rents as of Aug 30 2025.
Seminary
Oakland
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Oakland
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$2,195
October 2023$2,119
November 2023$2,092
December 2023$2,058
January 2024$2,050
February 2024$1,995
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
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Seminary
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,500
February 2024$1,648
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

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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-
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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 grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

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
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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