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| Beds | Baths | Average SF | Availability |
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| Studio Studio 0 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | 548 SF | Not Available |
| 1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br | 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba | 674 SF | Not Available |
| 2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br | 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba | 905 SF | Not Available |
About The Essex on Lake Merritt
Discover your next place at The Essex on Lake Merritt in Oakland. Situated in the 94612 Zip code of Oakland on Lakeside Dr., you have access to a variety of highlights in the surrounding area. The leasing team is ready and waiting for you to come take a tour. The Essex on Lake Merritt features a variety of amenities including: high-speed internet access, hardwood floors, and wonderful views. At The Essex on Lake Merritt you're home.
The Essex on Lake Merritt is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94612 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified attendance zone.
Community Amenities
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Elevator
Doorman
Concierge
Playground
Clubhouse
Roof Terrace
Property Services
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Property Manager on Site
- Security System
- Doorman
- Concierge
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Online Services
- EV Charging
Shared Community
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
Fitness & Recreation
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Playground
- Bicycle Storage
Outdoor Features
- Roof Terrace
- Sundeck
- Grill
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
High Speed Internet Access
Hardwood Floors
Walk-In Closets
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Hardwood Floors
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
Fees and Policies
Details
Property Information
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Built in 2001
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270 units/21 stories
Property Address:
1 Lakeside Dr,
Oakland,
CA
94612
This Property
Available Property
Lakeside is a historic section of Oakland nestled between Downtown Lakeside and Lake Merritt. Walk through the historic streets to appreciate the architecture of places like Oakland Scottish Rite Center and Camron-Stanford House. Enjoy the outdoors at Snow Park or walk along Lake Merritt via its namesake trail. The majority of Lakeside is filled with residential avenues, but residents can go next door to Downtown Oakland for all the shopping and dining choices they could want. If you’re looking to rent in this historic slice of Oakland, you’ll find an array of apartments to choose from.
Learn more about living in LakesideBelow are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Property Manager on Site
- Security System
- Doorman
- Concierge
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Online Services
- EV Charging
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Clubhouse
- Lounge
- Roof Terrace
- Sundeck
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Fitness Center
- Spa
- Playground
- Bicycle Storage
- High Speed Internet Access
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Granite Countertops
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Hardwood Floors
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
The Essex on Lake Merritt is within 10 minutes or 0.6 mile from Lincoln University, Oakland. It is also near Laney College and Samuel Merritt University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
347 Students
Nearby
3
Out of 10
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
625 Students
Nearby
7
Out of 10
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
705 Students
Attendance Zone
7
Out of 10
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
407 Students
Nearby
4
Out of 10
Charter Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
272 Students
Nearby
4
Out of 10
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
314 Students
Attendance Zone
2
Out of 10
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,796 Students
Attendance Zone
7
Out of 10
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
237 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
360 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary School
Grades K
96 Students
Nearby
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
School data provided by
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Transportation options available in Oakland include Lake Merritt Station, located 0.5 miles from The Essex on Lake Merritt. The Essex on Lake Merritt is near Metro Oakland International, located 9.3 miles or 14 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 22.7 miles or 36 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.8 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.5 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.9 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 7.0 mi |
| Drive: | 18 min | 10.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 11.5 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 14 min | 9.3 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 36 min | 22.7 mi |
Time and distance from The Essex on Lake Merritt.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 2 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
The Essex on Lake Merritt has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Oakland Museum of California
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Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi |
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Lakeside Park Garden Center
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Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi |
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Lakeside Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Rotary Nature Center
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
The Essex on Lake Merritt has 5 parks within 1.2 miles, including Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Oakland Museum of California, and Lakeside Park Garden Center.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
The Essex on Lake Merritt has 3 hospitals within 2.8 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center which is 1.4 miles away and a 4 minutes drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.6 mi |
The Essex on Lake Merritt is 4.2 miles from Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda, and is convenient to other military bases, including Oakland Army Base.
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What neighborhood is the property located in?
The Essex on Lake Merritt is in Lakeside in the city of Oakland. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.2 miles of the property. Five parks are within 1.2 miles, including Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Oakland Museum of California, and Lakeside Park Garden Center.
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