Baxter on Broadway
4901 Broadway,
Oakland, CA 94611
$2,552 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
-
Primary Photo
Aurora
657 W Macarthur Blvd,
Oakland,
CA
94609
2 Weeks Ago
Favorites
Aurora
Favorites
About Aurora
Aurora offers a combination of livability, design, and quality. Located at 657 W Macarthur Blvd in Oakland, this community is convenient to everything. The professional leasing team will assist you in finding your perfect new place. It's time to love where you live. Stop by for a visit today.
Aurora is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94609 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified School District attendance zone.
657 W Macarthur Blvd,
Oakland,
CA
94609
The Longfellow neighborhood sits about three miles northwest of Oakland, near the junction of the 580 Freeway and State Route 24, and three miles south of the University of California, Berkeley. Downtown San Francisco is a short 10-mile drive or a quick ride on BART away (catch the high-speed train at the MacArthur Station).
Due to its fantastic location near UC Berkeley, San Francisco, and Downtown Oakland, combined with quality schools and reasonable rents, Longfellow is considered one of Oakland's up-and-coming neighborhoods. Add in plentiful bike lanes, historic architecture, and mountain views, and apartments in Longfellow provide everything you want in the Bay area -- without the high price tag.
Learn more about living in Longfellow
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Longfellow | Oakland, CA | |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,447 | $1,849 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,783 | $2,232 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,671 | $2,887 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,616 | $3,431 |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
Aurora is within 13 minutes or 0.7 mile from Samuel Merritt University. It is also near Lincoln University, Oakland and Laney College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
216 Students
Nearby
Charter Elementary School
Grades K-5
242 Students
Nearby
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
456 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
237 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
10 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.
Transportation options available in Oakland include 19Th Street Oakland, located 1.7 miles from Aurora. Aurora is near Metro Oakland International, located 11.3 miles or 18 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 22.8 miles or 35 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
|
|
Drive: | 3 min | 1.7 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 3 min | 1.8 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 5 min | 2.1 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
|
|
Drive: | 5 min | 2.6 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 6 min | 2.7 mi |
|
|
Drive: | 8 min | 4.7 mi |
| Drive: | 14 min | 7.8 mi | |
|
|
Drive: | 14 min | 7.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Airports | Distance | ||
|
Metro Oakland International
|
Drive: | 18 min | 11.3 mi |
|
San Francisco International
|
Drive: | 35 min | 22.8 mi |
Walkability Near Aurora
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Busy
Soundscore™
59
/ 100
Traffic
BusyAirport
CalmBusinesses
ActiveScores provided by
HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from Aurora.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 12 min | 0.6 mi |
Aurora has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
|
Morcom Rose Garden
|
Drive: | 4 min | 1.5 mi |
|
Lakeside Park Garden Center
|
Drive: | 3 min | 1.9 mi |
|
Lakeside Park
|
Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
|
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
|
Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
|
Rotary Nature Center
|
Drive: | 4 min | 2.3 mi |
Aurora has 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Morcom Rose Garden, Lakeside Park Garden Center, and Rotary Nature Center.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi |
Aurora has 3 hospitals within 0.8 mile, the nearest is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond which is 0.7 mile away and a 13 minute walk.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 5.6 mi |
Aurora has 3 military bases within 5.6 miles, the nearest is Oakland Army Base which is 4.6 miles away and a 12 minute drive.
Explore Similar Rentals Nearby
-
-
1 Bed$3,3073 Beds$6,880Total Monthly Price12 Month LeaseTotal Monthly Price NewPrices include base rent and required monthly fees. Variable costs based on usage may apply.
Pets Allowed Fitness Center In Unit Washer & Dryer Stainless Steel Appliances Business Center Package Service Elevator
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
