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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private balconies
  • Elevator
  • Remodeled units
  • Shared laundry facility
  • Open and airy floor plans
  • Mid-century modern apartment building

Location

100 Monte Cresta Ave, Oakland, CA 94611, USA|Piedmont Avenue
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Management

RentSFNow

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Leasing office

(844) 746-1398

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10:00 am–4:00 pm PT

Property Overview

100 Monte Cresta is a mid-century modern apartment building with open, airy floor plans, remodeled units, private balconies, an elevator, and a shared laundry facility, supported by 24 detailed photos for clear expectations. With an expert rating of 9.4/10—highlighting outstanding location (10/10), quality (10/10), strong amenities and trustworthiness (both 9/10), and excellent price-to-value balance (9/10)—it ranks in a high value-per-square-foot percentile and offers convenient access to a nearby top-rated elementary school.

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

9.4
Excellent
100 Monte Cresta is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • More space
  • Elevator

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1 bed1 bath721 sqft$2,195 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for 100 Monte Cresta

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
ElevatorOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned ParkingGarage Parking
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

Applicants

Application Fee

One-time. Application fee (flat rate per application).

$35

REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit Waiver

One-time. Custom one-time fee: Security Deposit Waiver.

$325

OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Other

Street parking available for most apartments, limited availability.

Other

Parking Fee

Monthly. 2 others max. Unassigned parking.

$0

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

All Pets Policy

Allowed
Limit2

All Pets

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 all petses max. Tiered pet deposit based on number of pets.

$75

Pet Deposit

One-time deposit per pet.

$250

Cat

Pet Rent

2 cats max. Monthly cat rent.

$75

Dog

Pet Rent

2 dogs max. Monthly dog rent.

$75

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Building details

Property details

Units1
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About 100 Monte Cresta

HomeApartments in OaklandPiedmont Avenue 100 Monte Cresta

100 Monte Cresta is in the sought-after Oakland neighborhood, blocks from Piedmont Avenue between Grand Lake and Temescal. Piedmont Ave is known for its lively mix of local boutiques, Michelin star restaurants, bars, a historic theater, and the famous ice cream shop, Fenton's Creamery. Its proximity to Linda Ave Dog Park makes this an ideal spot for dog owners. Offering an unlimited number of eateries and sunshine, you'll love weekends exploring your neighborhood. Built in 1963, this Mid-century modern apartment building offers one- and two-bedroom remodeled units with open and airy floor plans, some with private balconies and views. Common areas include secure access, elevator, parking, and a shared laundry facility.


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.
9.4
/10
Excellent
100 Monte Cresta is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated 100 Monte Cresta
Price·9A 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.
100 Monte Cresta stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
100 Monte Cresta goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 100 Monte Cresta receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
100 Monte Cresta offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
100 Monte Cresta has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at 100 Monte Cresta.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
100 Monte Cresta has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

100 Monte Cresta is great for:

Pet owners

  • 10 pet hospitals in the area
  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 11 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 dog park 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 100 Monte Cresta compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
More space
The 1-bedroom is 121 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
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 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Piedmont Avenue

1-bedroom apartments at 100 Monte Cresta cost about 3% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Piedmont Avenue.

Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Piedmont Avenue
Oakland
A table of studio rental data trends in Oakland
MonthMedian Rent
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
March 2026$1,561
April 2026$1,560
A table of studio rental data trends in Piedmont Avenue
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,861
June 2024$1,895
July 2024$1,838
August 2024$1,783
September 2024$1,659
October 2024$1,602
November 2024$1,622
December 2024$1,650
January 2025$1,595
February 2025$1,573
March 2025$1,552
April 2025$1,533
May 2025$1,676
June 2025$1,683
July 2025$1,693
August 2025$1,675
September 2025$1,701
October 2025$1,699
November 2025$1,761
December 2025$1,860
January 2026$1,895
March 2026$1,895
April 2026$1,895

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$87,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $87,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,195.
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Schools near 100 Monte Cresta

Piedmont Avenue Elementary School

4314 piedmont ave

oakland, CA, 94611

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

West County Mandarin

1575 mann dr

pinole, CA, 94564

K-6Public
B
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Getting around Oakland near 100 Monte Cresta 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

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 100 Monte Cresta Ave, Oakland

Groceries

10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-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

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

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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