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Little John Commons

1301 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA 94501

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  • Built in 2018
  • 31 units/3 stories

About Little John Commons

Find your new apartment at Little John Commons. This property is situated on Buena Vista Ave in the West Alameda area of Alameda. The leasing team will assist you in finding your new home. It's time to find your new home. Contact or stop by Little John Commons to see available floor plans!

Little John Commons is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94501 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Alameda Unified School District attendance zone.

Location
1301 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda,
CA 94501
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Under 30 minutes

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Neighborhood

The west side of the colorful, vibrant island that is Alameda is home to some of the city’s most exciting attractions and stunning surroundings. A large portion of West Alameda is made up of sprawling industrial space and an unused airfield that hosts motor shows and incredible events. West Alameda is also home to the USS Hornet, a historic aircraft carrier that played a part in WWII and the Apollo 11 recovery mission. If you’re looking for fun and enrichment all within a few minutes of San Francisco, look for a rental in West Alameda.

With an even mix of charming, mature homes and tech-laden apartments, West Alameda is mirroring the housing boom that’s occurring just across the bay. There’s plenty of parks to keep residents of the island entertained in the area’s incredible weather. Don’t miss Monarch St., with its wineries, breweries, and trendy restaurants. There’s comprehensive BART service from West Alameda, so popping into San Francisco or Oakland is easy.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

West Alameda Alameda, CA
Studio $2,138 $2,143
1 Bedroom $2,599 $2,494
2 Bedrooms $2,874 $2,951
3 Bedrooms $3,872 $3,608

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 594-595 Sq Ft $2,122 $2,695 $3,924
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 740 Sq Ft $1,795 $3,019 $5,439
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1014 Sq Ft $1,919 $3,595 $7,319
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1256 Sq Ft $2,814 $4,757 $11,942
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 1532 Sq Ft $4,999 $5,085 $5,141
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
College of Alameda
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Laney College
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 10 min 4.1 mi
Little John Commons is within 5 minutes or 1.7 miles from College of Alameda. It is also near Lincoln University, Oakland and Laney College.
Schools
Grades K-5
296 Students
Nearby
Maya Lin School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
475 Students
Attendance Zone
Love Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
498 Students
Nearby
Will C. Wood Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
613 Students
Attendance Zone
Encinal Jr. Sr. High School
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
1,280 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 9-12
211 Students
Nearby
Children's Learning Center
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
St. Joseph Elementary School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
266 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Alameda include Lake Merritt Station, located 2.7 miles from Little John Commons. Little John Commons is near Metro Oakland International, located 6.0 miles or 14 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 25.8 miles or 40 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Lake Merritt Station
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
12Th Street / Oakland City Center
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Fruitvale
Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
19Th Street Oakland
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
West Oakland
Drive: 9 min 3.8 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Oakland
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Emeryville
Drive: 13 min 7.5 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 14 min 9.2 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 22 min 13.4 mi
Bayshore Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 29 min 18.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 14 min 6.0 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 40 min 25.8 mi

Walkability Near Little John Commons

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Little John Commons.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Waterside Alameda
Walk: 4 min 0.2 mi
Marina Village Shopping Center
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Webster Square Shopping Center
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Little John Commons has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 17-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Crab Cove Visitor Center
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Crown Memorial State Beach
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
 Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Oakland Museum of California
 Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Jack London Square
 Drive: 7 min 2.9 mi
Little John Commons has 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Crown Memorial State Beach, Crab Cove Visitor Center, and Jack London Square.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Alameda Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility
Drive: 9 min 3.7 mi
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Drive: 10 min 4.1 mi
Little John Commons has 3 hospitals within 4.1 miles, the nearest is Alameda Hospital which is 1.3 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 9 min 3.1 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station San Francisco
Drive: 9 min 3.1 mi
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 15 min 6.1 mi
Little John Commons has 3 military bases within 6.1 miles, the nearest is Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda which is 3.1 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
 
 
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Does Little John Commons have in-unit laundry?

Little John Commons 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 Little John Commons?

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

Is parking available at Little John Commons?

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Is Little John Commons pet-friendly?

Little John Commons does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does Little John Commons have move-in specials?

Little John Commons is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

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