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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- On-site laundry
- Well-maintained building
- Modern renovation
Location
490 42nd St, Oakland, CA 94609, USA|Temescal
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Property Overview
490 42nd Street is a well-maintained property featuring modern renovations and on-site laundry, earning a Zumper expert rating of 9.1 out of 10. With excellent price and amenities ratings of 9 and 10 respectively, it offers great value and an impressive array of features. Conveniently located near a top-rated high school and various pet services, it combines quality living with accessibility, highlighted by its transparency and trustworthiness as a rental choice.
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
Dishwasher- Laundry available on site
- Outdoor space
Great for
Pet owners
Work-from-home
Floor plans
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | 825 sqft | $2,895 /mo | 1 unit available | Welcome to Temescal, one of Oakland's most vibrant and exciting neighborhoods! With a Walk Score of 95 and a Bike Score of 98, 490 42nd Street is in an incredible location for commuting, dining, shopping, and events! Pretty spacious top floor 2 Bedroom 1 Bath available now! The finishes are modern, high end, and very tasteful. The building is a very well-maintained, pride-of-ownership community with beautiful landscaping, new paint and exterior, and a terrific location. While parking is unfortunately not available at this time, street parking is reasonably easy in the neighborhood, which consists mainly of lower-density single-family homes. Temescal District Website: https temescaldistrict org Important Details: Utilities: Water/Sewer & Garbage paid by Owner. Tenants Pay for Remaining Utilities (PG&E & optional internet) Pets: 100% pet friendly! no breed restrictions! Parking: parking $100 a month Storage: (1) large storage unit $75 a month Laundry: On-site (Uses Shine App) We want to help you as quickly as possible! Because we are often in the field conducting tours, we have a page dedicated to frequently asked questions about application process, rental requirements, and support for new/current tenants can be found here: http bit ly sgFAQ4 Please review at your convenience for helpful, quick tips to get you the information you need as quickly as possible! Please call Colter at 510-394-3038 or email colter @sgrealestateco. com to see this unit via an agent guided tour! We look forward to meeting you! Alternatively, you can also contact our Leasing Team with any questions or more information (510) 704-1240 or ****. We look forward to connecting with you! We want to help you as quickly as possible! Because we are often in the field conducting tours, we have a page dedicated to frequently asked questions about application process, rental requirements, and support for new/current tenants can be found here: http bit ly sgFAQ4 Please review at your convenience for helpful, quick tips to get you the information you need as quickly as possible! Oakland's Fair Chance Ordinance - http www oakha org AffordableHousing HowDoIApplyForHousing Documents Fair-Chance-Ordinance Tenant-Notice 10 5 2020 pdf |
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Amenities for 490 42nd Street
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Stainless Steel Dishwasher |
| Stainless Steel Microwave | Stainless Steel Oven & Range |
| Stainless Steel Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Other
| Water, Sewer and Garbage |
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
Dog Policy
Allowed
Limit1
Breed restrictionsNo
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 11 |
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About 490 42nd Street
Welcome to Temescal, one of Oakland's most vibrant and exciting neighborhoods! With a Walk Score of 95 and a Bike Score of 98, 490 42nd Street is in an incredible location for commuting, dining, shopping, and events! Pretty spacious top floor 2 Bedroom 1 Bath available now! The finishes are modern, high end, and very tasteful. The building is a very well-maintained, pride-of-ownership community with beautiful landscaping, new paint and exterior, and a terrific location. While parking is unfortunately not available at this time, street parking is reasonably easy in the neighborhood, which consists mainly of lower-density single-family homes. Temescal District Website: https temescaldistrict org Important Details: Utilities: Water/Sewer & Garbage paid by Owner. Tenants Pay for Remaining Utilities (PG&E & optional internet) Pets: 100% pet friendly! no breed restrictions! Parking: parking $100 a month Storage: (1) large storage unit $75 a month Laundry: On-site (Uses Shine App) We want to help you as quickly as possible! Because we are often in the field conducting tours, we have a page dedicated to frequently asked questions about application process, rental requirements, and support for new/current tenants can be found here: http bit ly sgFAQ4 Please review at your convenience for helpful, quick tips to get you the information you need as quickly as possible! Please call Colter at 510-394-3038 or email colter @sgrealestateco. com to see this unit via an agent guided tour! We look forward to meeting you! Alternatively, you can also contact our Leasing Team with any questions or more information (510) 704-1240 or ****. We look forward to connecting with you! We want to help you as quickly as possible! Because we are often in the field conducting tours, we have a page dedicated to frequently asked questions about application process, rental requirements, and support for new/current tenants can be found here: http bit ly sgFAQ4 Please review at your convenience for helpful, quick tips to get you the information you need as quickly as possible! Oakland's Fair Chance Ordinance - http www oakha org AffordableHousing HowDoIApplyForHousing Documents Fair-Chance-Ordinance Tenant-Notice 10 5 2020 pdf
490 42nd Street is great for:
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 490 42nd Street compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- 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
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Temescal
2-bedroom apartments at 490 42nd Street cost about 8% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Temescal.
Median rents as of Nov 1 2025.
Temescal
Oakland
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,650 |
| 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 | $1,591 |
| November 2025 | $1,595 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $1,865 |
| February 2024 | $1,500 |
| March 2024 | $1,500 |
| August 2024 | $1,850 |
| October 2024 | $1,713 |
| November 2024 | $1,617 |
| April 2025 | $1,125 |
| May 2025 | $1,433 |
| June 2025 | $1,400 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 490 42nd Street
Emerson Elementary School
4803 lawton ave
oakland, CA, 94609
K-5Public
C+
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
8251 fontaine st
oakland, CA, 94605
K-12Public
B-
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Getting around Oakland near 490 42nd St
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
5/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.
Cycling
4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 490 42nd St, Oakland
Groceries
9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
7/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
5/10
Some bars within walking distance
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