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Karbal Apartments

605 E 17th St, Oakland, CA 94606

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Property Information

  • Built in 1961
  • 18 units/3 stories

About Karbal Apartments

Discover your new place at Karbal Apartments in Oakland, CA. The 605 E. 17th St. location in Oakland's 94606 Zip code is an ideal place to live. The professional community team is waiting to show you all that this community has to offer. Come by to view the available floorplans. Contact us or drop by the leasing office to check the current floorplan availability and see Karbal Apartments.

Karbal Apartments 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.

Apartment Features

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  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Balcony
Location
605 E 17th St, Oakland,
CA 94606
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Neighborhood

Filled with arts, culture, entertainment, and adventure, Oakland is a premier destination in California. The East Lake neighborhood is a wonderful blend of affordable housing, historic structures, lakefront property, and modern, upscale apartment buildings. In this lively urban neighborhood, views of the city from your front door are just as picturesque as views of Lake Merritt.

Located immediately east of Lake Merritt on its shoreline and just a few miles off of the San Francisco bay, East Lake is an ideal blend of city living and natural areas. After all, who doesn’t like scenic cityscapes and beautiful waterfront views?

Commuting to and from East Lake is a breeze with public buses and quick travel times to nearby neighborhoods. Residents can easily travel to Civic Center, Downtown, and Chinatown in just a few minutes.

Learn more about living in East Lake 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

East Lake Oakland, CA
Studio $1,229 $1,708
1 Bedroom $1,774 $2,112
2 Bedrooms $3,080 $2,712
3 Bedrooms $3,266 $3,276

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 500 Sq Ft $1,550 — —
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 767 Sq Ft $1,300 $1,940 $3,500
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1075 Sq Ft $2,065 $3,731 $5,800
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1600 Sq Ft $1,200 $7,047 $8,395
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1997 Sq Ft $4,200 — —
Amenities
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Balcony
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Laney College
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
College of Alameda
Drive: 8 min 3.2 mi
Karbal Apartments is within 15 minutes or 0.8 mile from Laney College. It is also near Lincoln University, Oakland and Samuel Merritt University.
Schools
Bella Vista Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
349 Students
Nearby
Achieve Academy
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
537 Students
Nearby
Grades K-5
296 Students
Nearby
Roosevelt Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
512 Students
Nearby
MetWest High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
237 Students
Nearby
St. Anthony School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
186 Students
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 1.3 miles from Karbal Apartments. Karbal Apartments is near Metro Oakland International, located 8.3 miles or 14 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 24.9 miles or 38 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Lake Merritt Station
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
12Th Street / Oakland City Center
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
19Th Street Oakland
Drive: 3 min 1.8 mi
Fruitvale
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Macarthur
Drive: 10 min 6.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Oakland
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Emeryville
Drive: 11 min 5.7 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 12 min 7.3 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 20 min 12.5 mi
Bayshore Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 27 min 17.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 14 min 8.3 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 38 min 24.9 mi

Walkability Near Karbal Apartments

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

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Karbal Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Merritt Shopping Center
Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Pacific Renaissance
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Old Oakland
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Karbal Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
 Drive: 2 min 1.1 mi
Oakland Museum of California
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Lakeside Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
Rotary Nature Center
 Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Lakeside Park Garden Center
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Karbal Apartments has 5 parks within 1.7 miles, including Oakland Museum of California, Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, and Lakeside Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Highland Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
Karbal Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.7 miles, the nearest is Highland Hospital which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 12 min 4.7 mi
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 13 min 5.1 mi
Karbal Apartments is 4.7 miles from Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda, and is convenient to other military bases, including Oakland Army Base.
 
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Karbal Apartments have in-unit laundry?

Karbal Apartments 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 Karbal Apartments?

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

Is parking available at Karbal Apartments?

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Is Karbal Apartments pet-friendly?

Karbal Apartments does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

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