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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- On-site laundry
- Pet friendly
- Well-maintained community
Location
490 42nd St, Oakland, CA 94609, USA|Temescal
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Property Overview
490 42nd Street is a well-maintained, pet-friendly community with on-site laundry, and it stands out for its strong overall rating of 9.1, including excellent marks for amenities, location, price, and quality. It is especially strong for pet friendliness, supported by nearby pet services and outdoor spaces, while the listed distances to transit and groceries suggest a more spread-out setting.
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
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | $2,595 /mo | 1 unit available | If you're looking for a clean, updated and modernized intimate Community + amazing shared backyard space + a stroll down Telegraph to AMAZING restaurants, then this may be it!! See 3D Tour of this AMAZING space: https my matterport com show ?m=sdpzwu73VvR Welcome to Temescal, one of Oakland's most vibrant and exciting neighborhoods to call home for anybody!!! 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 (such as the incredible annual Temescal Street Fair). The unit is recent full modern reno! The finishes are modern, higher end quality, and one of a kind vs the cookie cutter norm. This 1BR apartment is super spacious with a great layout! You got to check out to see what we mean here! The building is a very well-maintained, pride-of-ownership, good ownership/ppl community with beautiful artistic alluring landscaping, new paint and exterior, and a terrific location. (1) parking spot is available. Pls inquire within. Temescal District Website: https temescaldistrict org Important Details: Utilities Paid Directly by tenant: PG&E Pets: 100% pet friendly! no breed restrictions! Parking: Covered parking available - pls ask inquire within agent Laundry: On-site (Uses Shine App) Outdoor area: AMAZING sunny backyard area with lemon trees and stylish Adirondack chairs (a community favorite) https my matterport com show ?m=sdpzwu73VvR 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
Apartment Amenities
| Utilities Included |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Stainless Steel Dishwasher |
| Stainless Steel Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Outdoor Space |
Other
| Water, Sewer, & 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
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Parking Policy
Assigned Parking
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
If you're looking for a clean, updated and modernized intimate Community + amazing shared backyard space + a stroll down Telegraph to AMAZING restaurants, then this may be it!! See 3D Tour of this AMAZING space: https my matterport com show ?m=sdpzwu73VvR Welcome to Temescal, one of Oakland's most vibrant and exciting neighborhoods to call home for anybody!!! 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 (such as the incredible annual Temescal Street Fair). The unit is recent full modern reno! The finishes are modern, higher end quality, and one of a kind vs the cookie cutter norm. This 1BR apartment is super spacious with a great layout! You got to check out to see what we mean here! The building is a very well-maintained, pride-of-ownership, good ownership/ppl community with beautiful artistic alluring landscaping, new paint and exterior, and a terrific location. (1) parking spot is available. Pls inquire within. Temescal District Website: https temescaldistrict org Important Details: Utilities Paid Directly by tenant: PG&E Pets: 100% pet friendly! no breed restrictions! Parking: Covered parking available - pls ask inquire within agent Laundry: On-site (Uses Shine App) Outdoor area: AMAZING sunny backyard area with lemon trees and stylish Adirondack chairs (a community favorite) https my matterport com show ?m=sdpzwu73VvR 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
1-bedroom apartments at 490 42nd Street cost about 18% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Temescal.
Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Temescal
Oakland
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $1,645 |
| 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 | $1,556 |
| May 2026 | $1,596 |
| June 2026 | $1,610 |
| July 2026 | $1,621 |
| August 2026 | $1,651 |
| September 2026 | $1,654 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $1,713 |
| November 2024 | $1,617 |
| April 2025 | $1,125 |
| May 2025 | $1,433 |
| June 2025 | $1,400 |
| December 2025 | $1,395 |
| January 2026 | $1,395 |
| February 2026 | $1,523 |
| March 2026 | $1,573 |
| May 2026 | $1,595 |
| June 2026 | $1,578 |
| July 2026 | $1,720 |
| August 2026 | $1,752 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 490 42nd St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$103,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $103,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,595.
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Schools near 490 42nd Street
Emerson Elementary School
4803 lawton ave
oakland, CA, 94609
K-5Public
C+
Canyon Elementary School
187 pinehurst rd
canyon, CA, 94516
K-8Public
A
Balboa Children's Center
1001 s 57th st
richmond, CA, 94804
PKPublic
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
8251 fontaine st
oakland, CA, 94605
K-12Public
B-
West County Mandarin
1575 mann dr
pinole, CA, 94564
K-6Public
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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Arbor Cafe
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Tallboy
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Daytrip
4316 Telegraph Ave
Golden Gate Donuts
4201 Telegraph Ave
Azit
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