Dogtown

Oakland, CA

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Dogtown - Oakland, CA

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Something to bark about in West Oakland

Historic Accessible Convenient Growing Up-and-Coming

Dogtown is a common nickname (a pet name, if you will) for the West Oakland neighborhood more formally known as Clawson. The nickname was coined during the 1980s when the neighborhood had a large population of stray dogs that roamed the streets.

Today, Dogtown is undergoing revitalization. The neighborhood offers a wide variety of rentals, from modern luxury apartments to historic houses with renovated interiors and everything in between. Residents often choose Dogtown for its ideal location between Downtown Oakland and Downtown Emeryville, as well as its quick access to Interstates 80 and 580, making the community a top choice for countless area commuters.

Transportation

87

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

59

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

98

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lakeside Park Garden Center
  • San Francisco Bay Trail (at Emeryville)
  • Rotary Nature Center
  • Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
  • Jack London Square

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.