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Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- Tiled kitchen
- Charming building
Location
721 40th St, Oakland, CA 94609, USA|Longfellow
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Property Overview
1p586 - 721 40th St. stands out as a strong rental option with an 8.3 expert rating, especially for its excellent price, amenities, and location scores. Notable features include hardwood floors, a tiled kitchen, and a charming building, while nearby schools add convenience for some renters.
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.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- Elementary school nearby
Floor plans
| studio | Studio | 1 bath | $1,600 /mo | 1 unit available | Photos are of a similar unit- Check back for Updated Photos! Updated Studio Hardwood Floors Lots of Light Tiled Kitchen 1 Block to BART & Emery Go Round! Charming building w/ tons of character! Walk to Temescal restaurants and BART |
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Amenities for 1p586 - 721 40th St.
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | Water and Garbage Included |
Other
| Online Maintenance Portal |
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
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 17 |
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About 1p586 - 721 40th St.
Photos are of a similar unit- Check back for Updated Photos! Updated Studio Hardwood Floors Lots of Light Tiled Kitchen 1 Block to BART & Emery Go Round! Charming building w/ tons of character! Walk to Temescal restaurants and BART
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 GoodWith a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 1p586 - 721 40th St. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1p586 - 721 40th St. has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
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.
1p586 - 721 40th St. 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.
1p586 - 721 40th St. goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including online maintenance portal. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1p586 - 721 40th 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.
1p586 - 721 40th 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 1p586 - 721 40th 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·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.
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 1p586 - 721 40th St. compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.1 miles away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.4 miles away
Considerations
- Distance from transit
- More than 4.8 miles from public transportation
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 0.6 miles away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 5 photos available for this property
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Rent trends in Longfellow
studio apartments at 1p586 - 721 40th St. cost about 11% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Longfellow.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Longfellow
Oakland
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | $1,623 |
| 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 | $1,610 |
| July 2026 | $1,621 |
| August 2026 | $1,651 |
| September 2026 | $1,674 |
| October 2026 | $1,672 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | $1,726 |
| March 2025 | $1,763 |
| April 2025 | $1,590 |
| May 2025 | $1,846 |
| August 2025 | $1,537 |
| September 2025 | $1,519 |
| October 2025 | $1,538 |
| November 2025 | $1,672 |
| December 2025 | $1,682 |
| January 2026 | $1,618 |
| February 2026 | $1,588 |
| March 2026 | $1,586 |
| April 2026 | $1,667 |
| May 2026 | $1,722 |
| June 2026 | $1,683 |
| July 2026 | $1,837 |
| August 2026 | $1,815 |
| September 2026 | $1,859 |
| October 2026 | $1,848 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 721 40th St?
Bedrooms
StudioRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$64,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $64,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $1,600.
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Schools near 1p586 - 721 40th St.
Emerson Elementary School
4803 lawton ave
oakland, CA, 94609
K-5Public
C+
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
Getting around Oakland near 721 40th St
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 721 40th St, Oakland
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-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 15-minute walk
High schools
9/10
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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