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Highlights

  • Spacious living room and bedroom
  • Gas heat
  • Lots of storage
  • Electric oven and cooktop

Location

385 Palm Avenue, Oakland, California 94610, United States|Adams Point
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Management

The Lapham Company

Leasing office

(510) 435-7744

Property Overview

The property at 385-389 Palm Ave is highly rated, achieving an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.5 out of 10, indicating its attractiveness for renters. It excels in value with a perfect price rating of 10, and offers impressive amenities and location ratings of 9, ensuring convenience and quality living for residents. Additionally, the property ranks in the 71.15 percentile for value for money, suggesting it provides exceptional value relative to similar options in the area.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 385-389 Palm Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 385-389 Palm Ave 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

Floor plans

1/11 bed1 bath$1,795–$1,895 /mo3 units available$1000 Relocation Rebate! Moving is expensive! Let us help you with your moving costs. Please see leasing office for more details. Unit Description: Two blocks from Lake Merritt 90 Walk Score, a walker's paradise Spacious living room and bedroom Owner pays for water and garbage. Blocks away from Oakland's Lake Merritt, Children's Fairyland and Lakeside Park. Also 2 blocks away to Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe's and much more. You'll be minutes to shops, stores and restaurants in the Lakeshore Ave./Grand Ave. area and Uptown. The 19th St. BART Station is a 10-15 minute walk, buses and freeways are also easily accessible 1 Bed/1Bath Carpeted LVP in Kitchen Lots of Storage Electric Oven and Cooktop Classic Tile Counter Tops Gas heat Corner Unit

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Amenities for 385-389 Palm Ave

Apartment Amenities

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Water and Garbage Included

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Onsite Laundry

Services

On-Site Management

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Applicants

One-time.

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One-time. Refundable.

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HomeApartments in OaklandAdams Point 385-389 Palm Ave

$1000 Relocation Rebate! Moving is expensive! Let us help you with your moving costs. Please see leasing office for more details. Unit Description: Two blocks from Lake Merritt 90 Walk Score, a walker's paradise Spacious living room and bedroom Owner pays for water and garbage. Blocks away from Oakland's Lake Merritt, Children's Fairyland and Lakeside Park. Also 2 blocks away to Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe's and much more. You'll be minutes to shops, stores and restaurants in the Lakeshore Ave./Grand Ave. area and Uptown. The 19th St. BART Station is a 10-15 minute walk, buses and freeways are also easily accessible 1 Bed/1Bath Carpeted LVP in Kitchen Lots of Storage Electric Oven and Cooktop Classic Tile Counter Tops Gas heat Corner Unit


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 385-389 Palm Ave is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 385-389 Palm Ave 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 385-389 Palm Ave
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.
385-389 Palm Ave 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.
385-389 Palm Ave goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including on-site management. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 385-389 Palm Ave 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.
385-389 Palm Ave 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 385-389 Palm Ave does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
385-389 Palm Ave provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking 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 385-389 Palm Ave compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Adams Point

1-bedroom apartments at 385-389 Palm Ave cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Adams Point.

Median rents as of Dec 27 2025.
Adams Point
Oakland
A table of studio rental data trends in Oakland
MonthMedian Rent
January 2024$1,693
February 2024$1,582
March 2024$1,581
April 2024$1,595
May 2024$1,595
June 2024$1,589
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
A table of studio rental data trends in Adams Point
MonthMedian Rent
January 2024$1,695
February 2024$1,647
March 2024$1,639
April 2024$1,591
May 2024$1,550
June 2024$1,544
July 2024$1,538
August 2024$1,650
September 2024$1,668
October 2024$1,625
November 2024$1,647
December 2024$1,587
January 2025$1,590
February 2025$1,587
March 2025$1,601
April 2025$1,602
May 2025$1,622
June 2025$1,650
July 2025$1,687
August 2025$1,721
September 2025$1,686
October 2025$1,614
November 2025$1,598
December 2025$1,661

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 385 Palm Avenue?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$71,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $71,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,795.
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Schools near 385-389 Palm Ave

Piedmont Avenue Elementary School

4314 piedmont ave

oakland, CA, 94611

K-5Public
B-

Independent Study Sojourner Truth

8251 fontaine st

oakland, CA, 94605

K-12Public
B-
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Neighborhood

Adams Point | Oakland, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Oakland near 385 Palm Avenue

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

7/10
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 385 Palm Avenue, Oakland

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-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 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

6/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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