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Lion Creek Crossings

6951 Lion Way, Oakland, CA 94621

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Highlights

  • Premier Transit Location
  • Basketball Court
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Office
  • Controlled Access
  • Day Care
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Elevator
  • Balcony

About Lion Creek Crossings

Lion Creek Crossings, located in beautiful, sunny Oakland, California features newly renovated apartments and townhomes. Just minutes away to 880 and the BART station, convenience is right at your fingertips. Our residents love their modern homes that include energy efficient appliances and in-unit washer/dryers*, free high-speed Internet access*, and our friendly and professional on-site management team. Lion Creek Crossings participates in the Hope VI and Section 500-504 programs, each with its own eligibility requirements. Advertised rents and income limits apply to the Hope VI program. Some programs may operate off of a waitlist. Rents and Security deposit amounts may vary. Income limits apply. Mobile voucher holders are welcome to apply. Contact the leasing office for details. Equal Housing Opportunity. *in select apartment homes

Lion Creek Crossings is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94621 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Brand NEW GE Appliances
  • Cable & Internet Ready
  • Computer Room
  • Covered & Underground Parking
  • Easy Access to Freeways and Public Transit
  • Jogging & Walking Trail
  • New Spacious Apartments and Townhouses
  • Onsite Child Care Center
  • Private Patio or Balcony
  • Sorry no pets allowed please
  • Washer & Dryer Hook-Up In Select Homes

Community Amenities

Laundry Facilities

Elevator

Playground

Clubhouse

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Day Care
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Public Transportation
  • Elevator
  • Clubhouse
  • Storage Space
  • Playground
  • Basketball Court
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Courtyard

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Washer/Dryer Hookup

High Speed Internet Access

Walk-In Closets

Tub/Shower

Disposal

Patio

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Range

Model Details

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Office
  • Views
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Patio

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Location
6951 Lion Way, Oakland,
CA 94621
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City - Oakland

Oakland sits on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay, anchored by Lake Merritt—the nation's first official wildlife refuge—and backed by redwood-covered hills that stretch toward the horizon. As the county seat of Alameda County and a major port city, Oakland carries real economic weight in the Bay Area, drawing employers in technology, healthcare, logistics, and the arts. California College of the Arts and Mills College contribute to a strong creative and academic presence that shapes the city's character.

Neighborhoods here cover a wide range of personalities. Rockridge offers tree-lined streets and walkable retail along College Avenue, while Temescal draws those who want a lively, arts-forward atmosphere. Uptown sits close to the historic Fox Theater and Paramount Theatre, and Jack London Square puts residents at the waterfront with ferry access to San Francisco. The Oakland Hills neighborhoods like Montclair offer sweeping Bay views and proximity to regional parks.

Learn more about living in Oakland 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Coliseum Oakland, CA
Studio - $1,768
1 Bedroom $1,949 $2,134
2 Bedrooms $2,131 $2,779
3 Bedrooms $1,225 $3,330
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Mills College
Drive: 9 min 3.0 mi
Laney College
Drive: 8 min 5.2 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 10 min 6.1 mi
College of Alameda
Drive: 13 min 7.3 mi
Lion Creek Crossings is within 9 minutes or 3.0 miles from Mills College. It is also near Laney College and Lincoln University, Oakland.
Schools
Melrose Leadership Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
722 Students
Nearby
Community United Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
678 Students
Attendance Zone
Love Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
498 Students
Nearby
Grades 6-12
405 Students
Nearby
Coliseum College Prep Academy
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
861 Students
Attendance Zone
Madison Park Academy 6-12
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
676 Students
Attendance Zone
Muhammad University Of Islam
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Acts Christian Academy
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Ile Omode School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
103 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Oakland include Coliseum, located 0.3 mile from Lion Creek Crossings. Lion Creek Crossings is near Metro Oakland International, located 4.0 miles or 7 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 31.1 miles or 39 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Coliseum
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Fruitvale
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
San Leandro
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Oakland International Airport Station
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
Lake Merritt Station
Drive: 8 min 5.4 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Oakland
Drive: 9 min 5.5 mi
Hayward Amtrak
Drive: 14 min 9.4 mi
Hayward
Drive: 14 min 9.4 mi
Emeryville
Drive: 16 min 10.4 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 17 min 12.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 7 min 4.0 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 39 min 31.1 mi

Walkability Near Lion Creek Crossings

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Lion Creek Crossings.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Coliseum Center
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Eastmont Town Center
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Seminary Point
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Lion Creek Crossings 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
Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline
 Drive: 7 min 3.0 mi
Arroyo Viejo Creek at the Oakland Zoo
 Drive: 10 min 4.0 mi
Oakland Zoo
 Drive: 11 min 4.1 mi
Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate
 Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
Leona Canyon Regional Open Space Preserve
 Drive: 12 min 5.2 mi
Lion Creek Crossings has 5 parks within 5.2 miles, including Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline, Oakland Zoo, and Arroyo Viejo Creek at the Oakland Zoo.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Alameda Hospital
Drive: 9 min 4.6 mi
Highland Hospital
Drive: 9 min 5.4 mi
Lion Creek Crossings has 3 hospitals within 5.4 miles, the nearest is Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility which is 3.4 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 17 min 8.8 mi
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 17 min 9.0 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station San Francisco
Drive: 18 min 9.1 mi
Lion Creek Crossings has 3 military bases within 9.1 miles, the nearest is Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda which is 8.8 miles away and a 17 minute drive.

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