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1520 Castro St

1520 Castro St, Oakland, CA 94612

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  • Monthly Rent

    $1,676

  • Bedrooms

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  • Square Feet

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Virtual Tour: Lease special: Pay $1,895/month for 11.5 months and get 1.5 months FREE — effectively $1,676/month over a 13-month lease Schedule a showing here: Spacious and Comfortable 1 Bedroom Apartment! - 1 bedroom apartment. - Ample bathroom. - Fully equipped Kitchen. - Hardwood floors. - Ample storage space. Located in a central area of Oakland, this property offers convenient access to transportation, dining, entertainment, and local attractions. • Minutes from Downtown Oakland and Uptown. • Close to BART stations for easy access to San Francisco and the Bay Area. • Near Lake Merritt, parks, and outdoor spaces. • Surrounded by restaurants, cafés, grocery stores, and local shops. • Easy access to major freeways, including I-980 and I-880. • Near entertainment venues, museums, and nightlife spots. • Convenient location for commuters and city living. Perfect for those looking for accessibility, convenience, and an urban lifestyle in Oakland. *2 Pets maximum, $50 pet rent (Per month, per pet); possible Breed/Weight restrictions. *Laundry on-site. *Parking $150. 13 month lease ---Requirements:--- * 650 approx. credit score * 2.5x Income/rent **As property owners or managers, we do not discriminate in the rental of property based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or national origin.** **Pricing and leasing incentives are subject to daily change based on market conditions and availability.** Check out our other listings: Amenities: laundry on-site

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Pricing & Floor Plans

1 Beds, 1 Baths
$1,676 1 Bed 1 Bath 407 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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Unit Details
  • Unit 6
    price $1,676
    square feet 407
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1 Beds, 1 Baths
$1,676 1 Bed 1 Bath 407 Sq Ft
1 Available unit
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Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 6
    price $1,676
    square feet 407
    availibility Now
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Charged per applicant.
        $0
    • Due at Move-In
      • Amenity Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $0
      • Administrative Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $0
      • Move-In Fee
        Charged per unit.
        $0

No Pets Allowed

  • Dogs
    • Allowed
  • Cats
    • Allowed

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Information

  • Built in 1964
  • 23 units/3 stories

About 1520 Castro St Oakland, CA 94612

Virtual Tour: Lease special: Pay $1,895/month for 11.5 months and get 1.5 months FREE — effectively $1,676/month over a 13-month lease Schedule a showing here: Spacious and Comfortable 1 Bedroom Apartment! - 1 bedroom apartment. - Ample bathroom. - Fully equipped Kitchen. - Hardwood floors. - Ample storage space. Located in a central area of Oakland, this property offers convenient access to transportation, dining, entertainment, and local attractions. • Minutes from Downtown Oakland and Uptown. • Close to BART stations for easy access to San Francisco and the Bay Area. • Near Lake Merritt, parks, and outdoor spaces. • Surrounded by restaurants, cafés, grocery stores, and local shops. • Easy access to major freeways, including I-980 and I-880. • Near entertainment venues, museums, and nightlife spots. • Convenient location for commuters and city living. Perfect for those looking for accessibility, convenience, and an urban lifestyle in Oakland. *2 Pets maximum, $50 pet rent (Per month, per pet); possible Breed/Weight restrictions. *Laundry on-site. *Parking $150. 13 month lease ---Requirements:--- * 650 approx. credit score * 2.5x Income/rent **As property owners or managers, we do not discriminate in the rental of property based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or national origin.** **Pricing and leasing incentives are subject to daily change based on market conditions and availability.** Check out our other listings: Amenities: laundry on-site

1520 Castro St is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94612 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified School District attendance zone.

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Located directly across the bay from San Francisco, Downtown Oakland extends from 12th Street north to Grand Avenue. It includes Lincoln University, several bank headquarters, a variety of restaurants, shops, and theaters. The historic Fox Theater and the art deco Paramount Theatre both offer live performances. Sports fans head to the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum to cheer on the NFL's Oakland Raiders and to the Oracle Arena to cheer the NBA's Golden State Warriors.

Oakland's "main street" is Broadway, which extends from 8th Street to 17th Street. The neighborhood's history dates back to the 1850s, and the downtown area is home to some of the nation's finest Art Deco architecture. Some places to visit include the Pardee Home (built in1868), the Rotunda Building, and the African American Museum and Library.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Uptown Oakland Oakland, CA
Studio $2,181 $1,800
1 Bedroom $2,499 $2,183
2 Bedrooms $3,251 $2,801
3 Bedrooms $3,629 $3,356
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Lincoln University, Oakland
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Laney College
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
College of Alameda
Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
1520 Castro St is within 9 minutes or 0.5 mile from Lincoln University, Oakland. It is also near Samuel Merritt University and Laney College.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Bella Vista Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
349 Students
Nearby
Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
296 Students
Attendance Zone
KIPP Bridge Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
520 Students
Nearby
Oakland School for the Arts
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
828 Students
Nearby
St. Andrew Missionary Baptist
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Lotus Blossom Academy
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Lamb-O Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
St. Leo the Great School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
237 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Oakland include 12Th Street / Oakland City Center, located 0.5 mile from 1520 Castro St. 1520 Castro St is near Metro Oakland International, located 10.1 miles or 16 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 21.9 miles or 34 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
12Th Street / Oakland City Center
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
19Th Street Oakland
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Lake Merritt Station
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
West Oakland
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Macarthur
Drive: 6 min 4.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Oakland
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Emeryville
Drive: 7 min 3.9 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 8 min 5.5 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 16 min 9.5 mi
Bayshore Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 23 min 14.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
Drive: 16 min 10.1 mi
San Francisco International
Drive: 34 min 21.9 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1520 Castro St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
1511-1517 Franklin St
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
1440-1446 Franklin St
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Jack London Gateway
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
1520 Castro St has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
Lakeside Park Garden Center
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Jack London Square
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Oakland Museum of California
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Rotary Nature Center
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
1520 Castro St has 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Jack London Square, and Oakland Museum of California.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
1520 Castro St has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center which is 1.5 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 10 min 3.6 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 11 min 4.3 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station San Francisco
Drive: 11 min 4.5 mi
1520 Castro St has 3 military bases within 4.5 miles, the nearest is Oakland Army Base which is 3.6 miles away and a 10 minute drive.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 1520 Castro St have in-unit laundry?

1520 Castro St does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at 1520 Castro St?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at 1520 Castro St?

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Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

1520 Castro St has one-bedroom apartments renting for $1,676/mo.

Is 1520 Castro St pet-friendly?

1520 Castro St does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

How much income do I need to rent at 1520 Castro St?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,676 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $67,040 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

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