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Highlights

  • Fridge
  • Updated kitchen
  • Beautiful wood floors
  • Pet-friendly
  • Beautiful surroundings
  • Laundry room at premises

Location

1438 Madison St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA|Lakeside
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Management

The Lapham Company

Leasing office

(510) 830-9076

Property Overview

1438 Madison St receives a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 7.9 out of 10, highlighting its appeal to renters. The property features notable amenities such as an updated kitchen, beautiful wood floors, and a laundry room on-site, complemented by its prime location near top-rated schools, placing it in the 82.35 percentile for value. Overall, it presents a competitive price of 8 out of 10, illustrating an excellent balance between cost and desirable features.

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

7.9
Very Good
1438 Madison St is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

StudioStudio1 bath$1,325 /mo1 unit available1438 Madison St. #12, Studio unit $1000 Relocation Rebate! Moving is expensive! Let us help you with your moving costs. Please see leasing agent for more details. A PET FRIENDLY APARTMENT COMPLEX CLOSE TO LAKESIDE PARK WHERE YOU AND YOUR PET CAN EXPLORE LAKE MERRITT AND ITS BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS. *****Short distance to Station Bart 12th or 9th. Bus lines minutes away.**** Nice and extra clean Unit Beautiful wood floors Electric Stove Updated Kitchen Kitchen Stove Fridge Cabinet space Laundry room at premises. Location: Very desirable location Lake Merritt blocks away Dogs under 25 lbs deposit $500
1/11 bed1 bath$1,495 /mo1 unit available$1000 Relocation Rebate! Moving is expensive! Let us help you with your moving costs. Please see leasing office for more details. 1438 Madison St. #6, Studio unit A PET FRIENDLY APARTMENT COMPLEX CLOSE TO LAKESIDE PARK WHERE YOU AND YOUR PET CAN EXPLORE LAKE MERRITT AND ITS BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS. *****Short distance to Station Bart 12th or 9th. Bus lines minutes away.**** Nice and extra clean Unit Beautiful wood floors Electric Stove Updated Kitchen Kitchen Stove Fridge Cabinet space Laundry room at premises. Location: Very desirable location Lake Merritt blocks away Dogs under 25 lbs deposit $500

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Amenities for 1438 Madison St

Apartment Amenities

Water and Garbage Included

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Onsite Laundry

Services

On-Site Management

Other

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One-time. Refundable.

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About 1438 Madison St

HomeApartments in OaklandLakeside 1438 Madison St

1438 Madison St. #12, Studio unit $1000 Relocation Rebate! Moving is expensive! Let us help you with your moving costs. Please see leasing agent for more details. A PET FRIENDLY APARTMENT COMPLEX CLOSE TO LAKESIDE PARK WHERE YOU AND YOUR PET CAN EXPLORE LAKE MERRITT AND ITS BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS. *****Short distance to Station Bart 12th or 9th. Bus lines minutes away.**** Nice and extra clean Unit Beautiful wood floors Electric Stove Updated Kitchen Kitchen Stove Fridge Cabinet space Laundry room at premises. Location: Very desirable location Lake Merritt blocks away Dogs under 25 lbs deposit $500


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.
7.9
/10
Very Good
1438 Madison St is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 1438 Madison St
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, 1438 Madison St is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Lakeside. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
1438 Madison St 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, 1438 Madison St 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.
1438 Madison St 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 1438 Madison St 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.
1438 Madison St 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.

1438 Madison St is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • 607 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Area has 85 parks and recreation options

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 85 parks within a mile

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 1438 Madison St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.2 mile away

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Rent trends in Lakeside

Studio apartments at 1438 Madison St cost about 17% less than the average rent price for studios in Lakeside.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 17% lower than 1-bedrooms in Lakeside.

Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
Lakeside
Oakland
A table of studio rental data trends in Oakland
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,593
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
January 2026$1,598
February 2026$1,595
A table of studio rental data trends in Lakeside
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,686
April 2024$1,695
May 2024$1,675
June 2024$1,686
July 2024$1,672
August 2024$1,650
September 2024$1,637
October 2024$1,650
November 2024$1,668
December 2024$1,659
January 2025$1,621
February 2025$1,639
March 2025$1,644
April 2025$1,602
May 2025$1,639
June 2025$1,622
July 2025$1,667
August 2025$1,625
September 2025$1,560
October 2025$1,553
November 2025$1,619
December 2025$1,623
January 2026$1,595
February 2026$1,595

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1438 Madison St?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$53,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $53,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,325.
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Schools near 1438 Madison St

Lincoln Elementary School

225 11th st

oakland, CA, 94607

K-5Public
B+

Canyon Elementary School

187 pinehurst rd

canyon, CA, 94516

K-8Public
A

Independent Study Sojourner Truth

8251 fontaine st

oakland, CA, 94605

K-12Public
B-

Balboa Children's Center

1001 s 57th st

richmond, CA, 94804

PKPublic

San Leandro Virtual Academy

2600 teagarden st

san leandro, CA, 94577

K-12Public
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Getting around Oakland near 1438 Madison St

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

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

Cycling

9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 1438 Madison St, Oakland

Groceries

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

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
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

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk

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Hometown Donuts Liquor & Food
93 8th St

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