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Highlights

  • Spacious 1-bedroom
  • Spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bath unit
  • No washer/dryer or hookups

Location

252 Oakland Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, USA|Oakland Ave - Harrison St
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Property Overview

Charming 1 offers a spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bath layout with no washer/dryer or hookups, and its overall rating reflects strong value, amenities, location, and trustworthiness. It stands out for walkability, nearby public transit, on-site recycling or composting, quiet surroundings, and work-from-home-friendly features, along with a strong value-for-money standing and a nearby top-rated middle school.

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

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bathWelcome to 254 Oakland — a cozy and well-located home just 2 blocks from the freeway, offering both comfort and convenience in the heart of the city. This spacious 1-bedroom, 1-bath unit is move-in ready! - Rent: $1,750/month - Bedroom: 1 - Bathroom: 1 (with a full-size bathtub) - Parking: Street parking available; optional garage rental for $60/month - Outdoor Space: Shared backyard with space to garden — tenants may plant trees or bushes if they’d like - Utilities: Tenant is responsible for PG&E (electricity/gas), water, and sewer; owner covers trash - Laundry: No washer/dryer or hookups - Pets: Not allowed - Smoking: Not allowed Prime Location Highlights: - Just 2 blocks from the freeway - 4 minutes to Whole Foods - 4–5 minutes to Walgreens - 6 minutes to ARCO gas station - 5–10 minutes to a variety of local restaurants, coffee shops, and other amenities This unit is part of a quiet, well-maintained property with welcoming common areas. The backyard is shared and maintained by tenants, offering a peaceful space to relax or plant your own greenery.

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Rent trends in Oakland Ave - Harrison St

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Oakland Ave - Harrison St
Oakland
A table of studio rental data trends in Oakland
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,629
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$1,684
A table of studio rental data trends in Oakland Ave - Harrison St
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,795
December 2024$1,941
January 2025$2,004
February 2025$1,962
March 2025$1,970
April 2025$2,001
May 2025$1,923
June 2025$1,865
July 2025$1,924
August 2025$2,050
September 2025$2,005
October 2025$1,963
November 2025$2,094
December 2025$2,205
January 2026$2,205
February 2026$2,255
March 2026$2,284
April 2026$2,278
May 2026$2,287
June 2026$2,339
July 2026$2,442
August 2026$2,541
September 2026$2,308
October 2026$2,022

Schools near Charming 1

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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Neighborhood

Oakland Ave - Harrison St | Oakland, CA

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

Getting around Oakland near 252 Oakland Ave

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 252 Oakland Ave, Oakland

Groceries

9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

8/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

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

Restaurants

9/10
Wide 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

9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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