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5120 Shafter Ave

5120 Shafter Ave, Oakland, CA 94618

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About 5120 Shafter Ave Oakland, CA 94618

Welcome home to 5120 Shafter Ave. The address for this community is in Oakland on Shafter Ave. Here at this community, the community staff is ready to help you find your perfect place. Schedule a time to check out the apartment floorplan options. Contact us or drop by the leasing office to check the current floorplan availability and find your new home at 5120 Shafter Ave.

5120 Shafter Ave is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94618 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified School District attendance zone.

Location
5120 Shafter Ave, Oakland,
CA 94618
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Neighborhood

Shafter is a charming North Oakland neighborhood with a distinctly suburban vibe: attractive homes, stylish apartments, and lush tree cover fill out most of the local landscape. Telegraph Avenue on the west side and College Avenue on the east side are both packed with coffee houses, international cafes, book stores, and specialty boutiques, ensuring that you’ll always have someplace interesting to go just a block or two from home. FROG Park is a terrific spot for enjoying a sunny afternoon, whether you’re taking advantage of the playground, the running trail, or just the wide-open green space.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Shafter Oakland, CA
Studio $1,998 $1,708
1 Bedroom $2,473 $2,112
2 Bedrooms $4,080 $2,712
3 Bedrooms $5,671 $3,276

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 443 Sq Ft $2,203 $2,481 $3,314
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 594 Sq Ft $1,895 $2,524 $3,110
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1037 Sq Ft $2,700 $3,200 $3,700
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 2182 Sq Ft $3,495 — —
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Berkeley City College
Drive: 8 min 2.8 mi
UC Berkeley
Drive: 10 min 3.3 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
5120 Shafter Ave is within 4 minutes or 1.6 miles from Samuel Merritt University. It is also near Lincoln University, Oakland and Berkeley City College.
Schools
Sankofa United Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Emerson Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Claremont Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Oakland Technical High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Hillview Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
St. Leo the Great School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Oakland include Rockridge, located 0.7 mile from 5120 Shafter Ave. 5120 Shafter Ave is near Metro Oakland International, located 12.4 miles or 19 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 23.0 miles or 35 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Rockridge
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Ashby Station
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Macarthur
Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
Downtown Berkeley
Drive: 9 min 2.8 mi
19Th Street Oakland
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Emeryville
Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
Oakland
Drive: 7 min 4.2 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 9 min 5.6 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 17 min 10.6 mi
Richmond
Drive: 18 min 11.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 19 min 12.4 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 35 min 23.0 mi

Walkability Near 5120 Shafter Ave Oakland, CA 94618

Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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Active
Soundscore™
70 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 5120 Shafter Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Temescal Neighborhood Center
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Temescal Plaza
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Delaware Plaza
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
5120 Shafter Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.5 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
Temescal Regional Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Morcom Rose Garden
 Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
Willard Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.1 mi
People's Park
 Drive: 7 min 2.3 mi
Lakeside Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
5120 Shafter Ave has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Morcom Rose Garden, Temescal Regional Park, and Willard Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
5120 Shafter Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.6 miles, the nearest is Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland which is 0.6 mile away and a 11 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 14 min 5.9 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 15 min 6.9 mi
5120 Shafter Ave is 5.9 miles from Oakland Army Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda.
 
 
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Does 5120 Shafter Ave have in-unit laundry?

5120 Shafter Ave 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 5120 Shafter Ave?

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

Is parking available at 5120 Shafter Ave?

Parking is available at 5120 Shafter Ave. Contact this property for details.

Is 5120 Shafter Ave pet-friendly?

5120 Shafter Ave does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does 5120 Shafter Ave have move-in specials?

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