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1555 Madison St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA|Lakeside
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Images Available
- Laundry available on site
Floor plans
| 1/1 | 1 bed | 1 bath | $1,895 /mo | 1 unit available | $1000 Relocation Rebate! Moving is expensive! Let us help you with your moving costs. Please see leasing office for more details. Unit Description: Granite Countertops Balcony Updated Bathroom with Shower stall LVP Flooring in Kitchen and New Carpet in Bedroom and Living Room Building Features: On Site Management, Laundry on premises, Landlord pays water and garbage, A cat or a dog under 25 lbs. accepted with deposit * Parking available for $100 monthly Location: Very desirable location, Blocks away from 12th Street Bart and 19th Street BART, Lake Merritt blocks away, Excellent access to Downtown, Uptown & Chinatown, Nearby coffee shops include Fresh & Best II and Good News Cafe. No Car Needed! There are 227 restaurant within a 15-minutes including Aburaya, Belly, Hopscotch, Senor Sisig, Shawarmaji, Lake Chalet, Itani Ramen. Walking distance to California Museum, Paramount Theatre, Fox Theater, Grand Lake Theater, Grand Lake Farmers Market, Jack London Square, Jack London Farmers Market. Easy access to major highways 580, 880, 24 and 13. Paradise Walk Score of 98 out of 100. Excellent Transit Score of 83. Bikers Paradise Walk Score of 93. | ||
| 2/1 | 2 bed | 1 bath | $2,295 /mo | 1 unit available | $1000 Relocation Rebate! Moving is expensive! Let us help you with your moving costs. Please see leasing office for more details. Granite Countertops Electric Stove Shower stall Wood Flooring Building Features: On Site Management, Laundry on premises, Landlord pays water and garbage, A cat or a dog under 25 lbs. accepted with deposit Location: Very desirable location, Blocks away from 12th Street Bart and 19th Street BART, Lake Merritt blocks away, Excellent access to Downtown, Uptown & Chinatown, Nearby coffee shops include Fresh & Best II and Good News Cafe. There are 227 restaurants within a 15-minute walk including Aburaya, Belly, Hopscotch, Senor Sisig, Shawarmaji, Lake Chalet, Itani Ramen. Walking distance to California Museum, Paramount Theatre, Fox Theater, Grand Lake Theater, Grand Lake Farmers Market, Jack London Square, Jack London Farmers Market. Easy access to major highways 580, 880, 24 and 13. Paradise Walk Score of 98 out of 100. Excellent Transit Score of 83. Bikers Paradise Walk Score of 93. |
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| Units | 27 |
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About 1555 Madison St
$1000 Relocation Rebate! Moving is expensive! Let us help you with your moving costs. Please see leasing office for more details. Granite Countertops Electric Stove Shower stall Wood Flooring Building Features: On Site Management, Laundry on premises, Landlord pays water and garbage, A cat or a dog under 25 lbs. accepted with deposit Location: Very desirable location, Blocks away from 12th Street Bart and 19th Street BART, Lake Merritt blocks away, Excellent access to Downtown, Uptown & Chinatown, Nearby coffee shops include Fresh & Best II and Good News Cafe. There are 227 restaurants within a 15-minute walk including Aburaya, Belly, Hopscotch, Senor Sisig, Shawarmaji, Lake Chalet, Itani Ramen. Walking distance to California Museum, Paramount Theatre, Fox Theater, Grand Lake Theater, Grand Lake Farmers Market, Jack London Square, Jack London Farmers Market. Easy access to major highways 580, 880, 24 and 13. Paradise Walk Score of 98 out of 100. Excellent Transit Score of 83. Bikers Paradise Walk Score of 93.
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, 1555 Madison St is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1555 Madison 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.
1555 Madison 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.
1555 Madison St goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including building or unit level amenities. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1555 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.
1555 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 1555 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·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 1555 Madison St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 0.4 mile away
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Rent trends in Lakeside
1-bedroom apartments here are priced about the same as 1-bedrooms in Lakeside.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 1555 Madison St to be 12% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Lakeside.
Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Lakeside
Oakland
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,671 |
| December 2023 | $1,643 |
| January 2024 | $1,694 |
| 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 | $1,589 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,667 |
| December 2023 | $1,602 |
| January 2024 | $1,622 |
| February 2024 | $1,650 |
| March 2024 | $1,662 |
| 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 | $1,550 |
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Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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$75,800/yr
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Schools near 1555 Madison St
Lincoln Elementary School
225 11th st
oakland, CA, 94607
K-5Public
B+
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
8251 fontaine st
oakland, CA, 94605
K-12Public
B-
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Getting around Oakland near 1555 Madison St
Walking
8/10
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 1555 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
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
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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