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524 E 21st St

524 E 21st St, Oakland, CA 94606

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  • Built in 1924
  • 4 units/2 stories

About 524 E 21st St Oakland, CA 94606

Meet a new place to live at 524 E 21st St in Oakland. The 94606 location is an ideal place to live. Be sure to see the current floorplan options. The professional leasing staff is ready to match you with the perfect floorplan. Contact us or stop by today.

524 E 21st St is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94606 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified School District attendance zone.

Location
524 E 21st St, Oakland,
CA 94606
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Neighborhood

East of Lake Merritt and Lakeside Park is the urban community of Ivy Hill. Residents of this residential neighborhood enjoy the convenient access to two parks: FM Smith and Park Boulevard Plaza. With the latter being the largest, Park Boulevard Plaza consists of expansive green space and a horse statue. A playground can be found at FM Smith, as well as an outdoor basketball court.

Residents enjoy the vibrant nightlife at Ivy Hills’ bars. AC Transit has a couple of bus lines that run in the community, so residents can get from one place to another quickly. A number of eateries and local businesses encompass Ivy Hill. Locals are just minutes from Interstate 580, Interstate 880, Laney College, and Oakland Museum of California.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Ivy Hill Oakland, CA
Studio $1,469 $1,704
1 Bedroom $1,477 $2,101
2 Bedrooms $2,111 $2,706
3 Bedrooms $3,299 $3,263

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 728 Sq Ft $1,695 $1,967 $2,125
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1062 Sq Ft $2,065 $2,387 $2,595
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 760 Sq Ft $850 — —
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Laney College
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
College of Alameda
Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
524 E 21st St is within 3 minutes or 1.2 miles from Laney College. It is also near Lincoln University, Oakland and Samuel Merritt University.
Schools
Achieve Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
537 Students
Nearby
La Escuelita Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
274 Students
Nearby
Grades K-5
296 Students
Nearby
Bella Vista Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
349 Students
Attendance Zone
Edna Brewer Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
785 Students
Attendance Zone
Oakland High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,579 Students
Attendance Zone
St. Anthony School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
186 Students
Nearby
Agnes Memorial Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Bayhill High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Oakland include Lake Merritt Station, located 1.5 miles from 524 E 21st St. 524 E 21st St is near Metro Oakland International, located 8.8 miles or 15 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 25.1 miles or 37 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Lake Merritt Station
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
12Th Street / Oakland City Center
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
19Th Street Oakland
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Fruitvale
Drive: 6 min 2.9 mi
Macarthur
Drive: 10 min 6.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Oakland
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Emeryville
Drive: 9 min 6.1 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 11 min 7.7 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 19 min 12.7 mi
Bayshore Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 26 min 17.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 15 min 8.8 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 37 min 25.1 mi

Walkability Near 524 E 21st St Oakland, CA 94606

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

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 524 E 21st St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Merritt Shopping Center
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Pacific Renaissance
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Old Oakland
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
524 E 21st St has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Lakeside Park
 Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
 Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Rotary Nature Center
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Lakeside Park Garden Center
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Oakland Museum of California
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
524 E 21st St has 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Lakeside Park, Oakland Museum of California, and Rotary Nature Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Highland Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
524 E 21st St has 3 hospitals within 3.1 miles, the nearest is Highland Hospital which is 1.3 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 12 min 4.9 mi
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 13 min 5.3 mi
524 E 21st St is 4.9 miles from Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda, and is convenient to other military bases, including Oakland Army Base.
 
 
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524 E 21st 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 524 E 21st St?

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

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Is 524 E 21st St pet-friendly?

524 E 21st St does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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