Metro 510
510-512 El Cerrito Plz,
El Cerrito, CA 94530
$2,425 - $4,600
Studio - 3 Beds
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Frances Apartments
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Frances Apartments
1241 Solano Ave,
Albany,
CA
94706
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About Frances Apartments
Experience Frances Apartments in Albany. With a location on Solano Ave in Albany's 94706 area, you can easily connect with a number of nearby attractions. From amenities to location, the community staff is ready to help you find the perfect new home. Come for a visit to check out the apartment floorplan options. Drop by Frances Apartments today.
Frances Apartments is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94706 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Albany City Unified School District attendance zone.
Apartment Features
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Range
1241 Solano Ave,
Albany,
CA
94706
Albany, CA sits quietly at the northern edge of Berkeley, tucked between the bay shoreline and the hills of the East Bay, carrying a small-town feel within one of the country's most intellectually charged regions. Despite covering just over one square mile, the city's proximity to the University of California, Berkeley makes it a natural landing spot for those tied to academia, research, and the innovation corridors spreading across the greater Bay Area. The neighborhoods here shift from tree-lined residential streets near Solano Avenue to blocks closer to the Albany Bulb, a shoreline park with sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay. The city holds a storied place in California history: Albany Hill, one of the few natural hills in the flatlands, served as a landmark for early Bay settlers. Housing options range from craftsman bungalows converted into multi-unit rentals to low-rise apartment communities tucked along commercial corridors.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 7.5 mi |
Frances Apartments is within 8 minutes or 2.6 miles from Berkeley City College. It is also near UC Berkeley and Samuel Merritt University.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
216 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
560 Students
Nearby
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
911 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,122 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
137 Students
Nearby
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
91 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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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.
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Transportation options available in Albany include El Cerrito Plaza Station, located 1.3 miles from Frances Apartments. Frances Apartments is near Metro Oakland International, located 17.8 miles or 27 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 25.5 miles or 39 minutes away.
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 3.7 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.0 mi |
| Drive: | 10 min | 5.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.9 mi | |
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Drive: | 15 min | 9.4 mi |
| Drive: | 21 min | 13.1 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 27 min | 17.8 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 39 min | 25.5 mi |
Walkability Near Frances Apartments
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
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 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
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Soundscore™
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Traffic
-Airport
-Businesses
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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 Frances Apartments.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 8 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 11 min | 0.6 mi | |
| Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
Frances Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Eddy Arboretum
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Walk: | 12 min | 0.7 mi |
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Contra Costa Rock Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.1 mi |
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Cedar-Rose Park
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Indian Rock Park
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.6 mi |
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Mortar Rock Park
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
Frances Apartments has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Eddy Arboretum, Contra Costa Rock Park, and Cedar-Rose Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 7.3 mi |
Frances Apartments has 3 hospitals within 7.3 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus which is 4.3 miles away and a 12 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 13 min | 6.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 18 min | 8.5 mi |
Frances Apartments has 3 military bases within 8.5 miles, the nearest is Military Reservation which is 3.2 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
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What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.