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The Lake Crest

488 Stow Ave, Oakland, CA 94606

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About The Lake Crest

At The Lake Crest in Oakland, CA, experience stylish living. The address for this community is in Oakland on Stow Ave in the 94606 area. Schedule a time to check out the current floorplan options. Here at this community, the leasing staff is ready to help you find the perfect floorplan option. At The Lake Crest you're right at home.

The Lake Crest 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.

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Location
488 Stow Ave, Oakland,
CA 94606
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Neighborhood

Cleveland Heights is a quiet neighborhood nestled along the eastern shore of Lake Merritt, providing residents with easy access to over three miles of waterfront parks. Work out on the steps at Cleveland Cascade, view the lake at Pine Knoll Park, or visit the Pergola at Lake Merritt for a yoga class. Cleveland Heights has a variety of rental options available including apartments, condos, townhomes, and Mediterranean-style houses. The neighborhood is mainly residential, but there are restaurants and coffee shops scattered throughout the area. Cleveland Heights is also directly south of Grand Lake, which is known for its dynamic dining scene. For even more options for shopping, dining, and entertainment, Cleveland Heights is just two miles from Downtown Oakland.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Cleveland Heights Oakland, CA
Studio $1,889 $1,708
1 Bedroom $1,948 $2,112
2 Bedrooms $2,318 $2,712
3 Bedrooms $2,391 $3,276
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Laney College
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 6 min 2.0 mi
College of Alameda
Drive: 8 min 3.3 mi
The Lake Crest is within 3 minutes or 1.4 miles 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
Grades K-5
296 Students
Nearby
La Escuelita Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
274 Students
Attendance Zone
AIMS College Prep High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
386 Students
Nearby
St. Paul's Episcopal School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
365 Students
Nearby
Agnes Memorial Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
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 1.4 miles from The Lake Crest. The Lake Crest is near Metro Oakland International, located 9.1 miles or 15 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 24.0 miles or 37 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Lake Merritt Station
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
12Th Street / Oakland City Center
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
19Th Street Oakland
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Fruitvale
Drive: 6 min 3.2 mi
Macarthur
Drive: 9 min 5.0 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Oakland
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Emeryville
Drive: 9 min 5.0 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 10 min 6.6 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 18 min 11.6 mi
Bayshore Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 26 min 16.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 15 min 9.1 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 37 min 24.0 mi

Walkability Near The Lake Crest

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

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Lake Crest.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Merritt Shopping Center
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Pacific Renaissance
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Old Oakland
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
The Lake Crest has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 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
Lakeside Park
 Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Rotary Nature Center
 Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Lakeside Park Garden Center
 Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Oakland Museum of California
 Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
The Lake Crest has 5 parks within 1.3 miles, including Lakeside Park, Rotary Nature Center, and Lakeside Park Garden Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Highland Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
The Lake Crest has 3 hospitals within 2.3 miles, the nearest is Highland Hospital which is 1.5 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 12 min 4.8 mi
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 13 min 5.2 mi
The Lake Crest is 4.8 miles from Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda, and is convenient to other military bases, including Oakland Army Base.

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