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Highlights

  • Dishwasher
  • Professionally managed
  • Large windows
  • Granite countertops
  • Spacious open floor plan
  • Easy freeway access

Location

658 8th St, Oakland, CA 94607, USA|Old City
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Management

Myerhoff & Associates, Inc.

Leasing office

(678) 886-1918

Property Overview

Preservation Park features an impressive overall rating of 8.3, highlighting its strong value and excellent balance between price and amenities, with a competitive price rating of 8. The property excels in location (9/10) and amenities (9/10), providing easy freeway access and stunning features like granite countertops and large windows, making it ideal for those who work from home. Additionally, it maintains a solid quality rating of 7 and a trustworthiness rating of 8, reflecting transparency and a commitment to quality living.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Preservation Park is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Preservation Park has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Dishwasher
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath450 sqft$1,625 /mo1 unit availableSpacious open floor plan 1 bedroom apartment with high ceilings, plank wood floors, and large windows with lots of natural light now available in the Old Oakland neighborhood of Downtown Oakland! Shared backyard common area for backyard gardening & on-site coin laundry. Friendly neighbors with nice community vibes. Apply Online: Myerhoff appfolio com listings REQUIREMENTS: Must have 680 Credit Score or above, verifiable employment at least 2.75x rent, and positive past landlord references. Each adult over 18 must fill out an online application. TERM: 1 Year Lease, after that rolls into month to month UTILITIES: Water and garbage included with rent. You set up PG&E and internet in your name. PARKING: STREET PARKING ONLY, good for car-less living LAUNDRY: On-site app pay laundry MGMT: Professionally managed by Myerhoff & Associates. Pay rent online & place maintenance requests online PETS: no, only service animals or ESA animals with proper paperwork SECURITY DEPOSIT: same as rent THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Just a few blocks to the Old Oakland dining and shopping hub, featuring Swan's Market eateries, Blue Bottle Coffee and the Friday Farmer's Market. Oakland Flower Market is just 2 blocks away. Minutes to Jack London Square's waterfront and Oakland's Chinatown. 1/2 a mile to the 12th St BART station. Easy Freeway access to 980/880/580 and CA Hwy 24 for easy access to SF, Emeryville, Berkeley, and hiking at Oakland's amazing Redwood Regional Park. THE APARTMENT: 2nd Floor 1 bedroom (no elevator) Large bay windows at front of the apartment- lots of light! 12 foot high ceilings Plank wood floors throughout Full kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel gas stove, full size fridge, and dishwasher Bathroom with updated vanity and tiled shower Cozy bedroom with room for queen sized bed (12ft x 7ft) On-site coin operated laundry 7 Unit Historic Victorian Building Shared backyard for container gardening Professionally managed building with attentive maintenance staff Pay rent online! Posted by Laura Shy at Myerhoff and Associates (CAL DRE: 01946412)

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Amenities for Preservation Park

Apartment Amenities

12' High CeilingsFully Remodeled
Hardwood FloorHigh Ceilings

Appliances

DishwasherStainless Dishwasher

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Outdoor SpaceShared Common Backyard

Services

Water and Garbage
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One-time. Refundable.

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About Preservation Park

HomeApartments in OaklandOld City Preservation Park

Spacious open floor plan 1 bedroom apartment with high ceilings, plank wood floors, and large windows with lots of natural light now available in the Old Oakland neighborhood of Downtown Oakland! Shared backyard common area for backyard gardening & on-site coin laundry. Friendly neighbors with nice community vibes. Apply Online: Myerhoff appfolio com listings REQUIREMENTS: Must have 680 Credit Score or above, verifiable employment at least 2.75x rent, and positive past landlord references. Each adult over 18 must fill out an online application. TERM: 1 Year Lease, after that rolls into month to month UTILITIES: Water and garbage included with rent. You set up PG&E and internet in your name. PARKING: STREET PARKING ONLY, good for car-less living LAUNDRY: On-site app pay laundry MGMT: Professionally managed by Myerhoff & Associates. Pay rent online & place maintenance requests online PETS: no, only service animals or ESA animals with proper paperwork SECURITY DEPOSIT: same as rent THE NEIGHBORHOOD: Just a few blocks to the Old Oakland dining and shopping hub, featuring Swan's Market eateries, Blue Bottle Coffee and the Friday Farmer's Market. Oakland Flower Market is just 2 blocks away. Minutes to Jack London Square's waterfront and Oakland's Chinatown. 1/2 a mile to the 12th St BART station. Easy Freeway access to 980/880/580 and CA Hwy 24 for easy access to SF, Emeryville, Berkeley, and hiking at Oakland's amazing Redwood Regional Park. THE APARTMENT: 2nd Floor 1 bedroom (no elevator) Large bay windows at front of the apartment- lots of light! 12 foot high ceilings Plank wood floors throughout Full kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel gas stove, full size fridge, and dishwasher Bathroom with updated vanity and tiled shower Cozy bedroom with room for queen sized bed (12ft x 7ft) On-site coin operated laundry 7 Unit Historic Victorian Building Shared backyard for container gardening Professionally managed building with attentive maintenance staff Pay rent online! Posted by Laura Shy at Myerhoff and Associates (CAL DRE: 01946412)


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Preservation Park is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Preservation Park has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Preservation Park
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, Preservation Park is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Old City. 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.
Preservation Park goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including fully remodeled. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Preservation Park 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.
Preservation Park 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Preservation Park to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.

Preservation Park is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • 9 internet service provider options nearby
  • 10 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 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 Preservation Park compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

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Rent trends in Old City

1-bedroom apartments at Preservation Park cost about 21% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Old City.

Median rents as of Feb 21 2026.
Old City
Oakland
A table of studio rental data trends in Oakland
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,582
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 Old City
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,390
April 2024$1,375

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $65,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,625.
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Schools near Preservation Park

M. L. King Jr. Elementary School

960 tenth st

oakland, CA, 94607

K-5Public
C-

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 658 8th St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

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

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 658 8th St, Oakland

Groceries

10/10
Several grocery stores nearby

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

7/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

9/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10
Variety of bars within walking distance

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