Temescal

Oakland, CA

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Temescal - Oakland, CA

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One of Oakland’s trendiest locales has an amazing cultural scene

Historic Trendy Great Location Quirky Community

Temescal is one of Oakland’s oldest and trendiest neighborhoods, and it’s not hard to see why it charms so many people. Temescal blends the old and new with a mix of Craftsman and Mediterranean-style houses and newly built apartments and condos. The iconic Telegraph Avenue runs through the neighborhood, providing residents with the quirky atmosphere Oakland is known for along with longstanding staples and newer additions. This thoroughfare is filled with international eateries, street vendors, eccentric shops, art spaces, dive bars, fitness studios, and more. Just off of Telegraph Avenue, you’ll find the Temescal Alleys, a collection of businesses housed in converted horse stables. Here you’ll find everything from handcrafted jewelry to food trucks.

Along with its food and dining scene, Temescal is also known for its liveliness and excellent location. Festivals like the Temescal Street Fair are held throughout the year. Downtown Berkeley, Downtown Oakland, and the University of California Berkeley are just three miles away from the neighborhood. This pedestrian-friendly locale has multiple bus stops and a rail station along 40th Street, taking locals into Downtown Oakland in about 20 minutes.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Temescal is $1,561 for a studio, $2,174 for one bedroom, $3,060 for two bedrooms, and $3,301 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Temescal has decreased by -5.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 425 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,561/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 613 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,174/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 801 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,060/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 871 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,301/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

97

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

69

Excellent Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.

95

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Reviews of Temescal - Oakland, CA

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4.7 2 Reviews

Current Resident

2 years and 10 months agoNiche Review

Very walkable neighborhood with lots of food options. Cheap eats to expensive meals - you can find it all. The Sunday morning Farmer's Market is also one of the best in the Bay.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Morcom Rose Garden
  • Lakeside Park Garden Center
  • Rotary Nature Center
  • Temescal Regional Park
  • Lakeside Park

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.