Lakeside is a historic section of Oakland nestled between Downtown Lakeside and Lake Merritt. Walk through the historic streets to appreciate the architecture of places like Oakland Scottish Rite Center and Camron-Stanford House. Enjoy the outdoors at Snow Park or walk along Lake Merritt via its namesake trail. The majority of Lakeside is filled with residential avenues, but residents can go next door to Downtown Oakland for all the shopping and dining choices they could want. If you’re looking to rent in this historic slice of Oakland, you’ll find an array of apartments to choose from.
1 Lakeside Dr
Oakland, CA 94612
Units for Rent
Building Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Business Center
- Controlled Access
- Clubhouse
- Concierge
- Fitness Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Property Manager on Site
- Security System
- Spa
- Doorman
- Dry Cleaning Service
- Grill
- Smoke Free
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Views
- Walk-In Closets
- Roof Terrace
- Bicycle Storage
- Car Charging Station
- Elevator
- Lounge
- Online Services
- Sundeck
- Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
- Green Community
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Lakeside Regency Plaza
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Neighborhood
Education
College & Universities Distance
The Essex on Lake Merritt is within 10 minutes or 0.6 mile from Lincoln University, Oakland. It is also near Laney College and Samuel Merritt University.
Transportation
Transportation options available in Oakland include Lake Merritt Station, located 0.5 mile from The Essex on Lake Merritt.
Transit/Subway Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
The Essex on Lake Merritt is near Metro Oakland International, located 9.3 miles or 14 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 22.7 miles or 36 minutes away.
Airports Distance
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
95
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
84
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
89
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Points of Interest
Time and distance from The Essex on Lake Merritt.
Shopping Centers Distance
The Essex on Lake Merritt has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks & Recreation Distance
The Essex on Lake Merritt has 5 parks within 1.2 miles, including Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Oakland Museum of California, and Lakeside Park Garden Center.
Hospitals Distance
The Essex on Lake Merritt has 3 hospitals within 2.8 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center which is 1.4 miles away and a 4 minute drive.