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5200 Fairfax Ave

5200 Fairfax Ave, Oakland, CA 94601

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  • Built in 1949
  • 3 units/2 stories

About 5200 Fairfax Ave Oakland, CA 94601

Discover a new home at 5200 Fairfax Ave. This community is located in Oakland on Fairfax Ave in the 94601 area. Make sure you to check out the apartment floorplan options. This community has a wide selection of amenities like smoke free options, high-speed internet access, and fireplaces. At 5200 Fairfax Ave you're right at home.

5200 Fairfax Ave is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94601 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified School District attendance zone.

Apartment Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
  • Fireplace
Location
5200 Fairfax Ave, Oakland,
CA 94601
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Neighborhood

Middle East Oakland sits as a collection of neighborhoods west of Interstate 580, including Havenscourt, Lockwood Gardens, Maxwell Park, Melrose, Millsmont, Oakmore, Ridgemont, and Seminary.

The area features a variety of residential homes that have developed over 100 years. Mills College rests centrally to Middle East Oakland, with some students living within the area. Many residents choose Middle East Oakland for easy commuting access into downtown Oakland, Oracle Arena, and the Oakland International Airport.

Middle East Oakland lies six miles southeast to downtown Oakland and 15 miles east of San Francisco.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Middle East Oakland Oakland, CA
Studio $1,055 $1,708
1 Bedroom $1,207 $2,112
2 Bedrooms $1,337 $2,712
3 Bedrooms $1,502 $3,276

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 837-936 Sq Ft $1,150 $2,049 $5,100
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 814-841 Sq Ft $1,400 $1,882 $2,750
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 841-848 Sq Ft $1,695 $2,290 $2,998
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1341 Sq Ft $2,200 $3,139 $3,950
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1596 Sq Ft $3,299 $4,005 $4,999
Amenities
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Smoke Free
  • Fireplace
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Mills College
Drive: 7 min 2.1 mi
Laney College
Drive: 7 min 4.1 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 9 min 5.5 mi
College of Alameda
Drive: 12 min 6.7 mi
5200 Fairfax Ave is within 7 minutes or 2.1 miles from Mills College. It is also near Laney College and Lincoln University, Oakland.
Schools
Melrose Leadership Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
722 Students
Nearby
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Muhammad University Of Islam
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Oakland include Fruitvale, located 1.6 miles from 5200 Fairfax Ave. 5200 Fairfax Ave is near Metro Oakland International, located 5.9 miles or 10 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 27.9 miles or 42 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Fruitvale
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Coliseum
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Lake Merritt Station
Drive: 8 min 4.8 mi
Oakland International Airport Station
Drive: 10 min 5.6 mi
San Leandro
Drive: 10 min 6.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Oakland
Drive: 8 min 4.9 mi
Emeryville
Drive: 14 min 9.0 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 15 min 10.6 mi
Hayward Amtrak
Drive: 17 min 11.7 mi
Hayward
Drive: 17 min 11.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 10 min 5.9 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 42 min 27.9 mi

Walkability Near 5200 Fairfax Ave Oakland, CA 94601

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 5200 Fairfax Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Seminary Point
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
High Street Plaza
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Highland Square
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
5200 Fairfax Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline
 Drive: 10 min 4.9 mi
Roberts Regional Recreation Area
 Drive: 12 min 5.1 mi
Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve
 Drive: 11 min 5.1 mi
Redwood Regional Park
 Drive: 12 min 5.4 mi
Joaquin Miller Park
 Drive: 15 min 5.9 mi
5200 Fairfax Ave has 5 parks within 5.9 miles, including Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline, Joaquin Miller Park, and Roberts Regional Recreation Area.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Alameda Hospital
Drive: 9 min 3.6 mi
Highland Hospital
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
5200 Fairfax Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.7 miles, the nearest is Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility which is 2.2 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 16 min 8.2 mi
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 17 min 8.4 mi
5200 Fairfax Ave is 8.2 miles from Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda, and is convenient to other military bases, including Oakland Army Base.
 
 
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Does 5200 Fairfax Ave have in-unit laundry?

5200 Fairfax 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 5200 Fairfax Ave?

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

Is parking available at 5200 Fairfax Ave?

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Is 5200 Fairfax Ave pet-friendly?

5200 Fairfax Ave does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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