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The Leslie Apartments

1520 Madison Ave, Oakland, CA 94612

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Highlights

  • Premier Transit Location
  • Bike-Friendly Area

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Property Information

  • Built in 1921
  • 17 units/2 stories

About The Leslie Apartments

1520 Madison Ave offers a blend of quality, comfort and design. The Madison Ave location in the 94612 area of Oakland is a great place to move to. The team of leasing professionals is ready to help you find your new place. Come by to see the available floorplan options. Experience a new standard at 1520 Madison Ave.

The Leslie Apartments is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94612 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified School District attendance zone.

Apartment Features

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Location
1520 Madison Ave, Oakland,
CA 94612
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Neighborhood

Lakeside is a historic section of Oakland nestled between Downtown Lakeside and Lake Merritt. Walk through the historic streets to appreciate the architecture of places like Oakland Scottish Rite Center and Camron-Stanford House. Enjoy the outdoors at Snow Park or walk along Lake Merritt via its namesake trail. The majority of Lakeside is filled with residential avenues, but residents can go next door to Downtown Oakland for all the shopping and dining choices they could want. If you’re looking to rent in this historic slice of Oakland, you’ll find an array of apartments to choose from.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Lakeside Oakland, CA
Studio $1,858 $1,708
1 Bedroom $2,680 $2,112
2 Bedrooms $3,188 $2,712
3 Bedrooms $4,166 $3,276

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 499-505 Sq Ft $1,195 $2,487 $10,000
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 678-686 Sq Ft $1,495 $2,899 $10,000
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 965-967 Sq Ft $1,945 $3,693 $10,000
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1320-1362 Sq Ft $2,095 $3,958 $8,245
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 423 Sq Ft $1,755 $4,466 $8,076
Amenities
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Lincoln University, Oakland
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Laney College
Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
College of Alameda
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
The Leslie Apartments is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Lincoln University, Oakland. It is also near Laney College and Samuel Merritt University.
Schools
Bella Vista Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
349 Students
Nearby
Grades K-5
296 Students
Nearby
American Indian Public Charter School II
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
617 Students
Nearby
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
207 Students
Nearby
Starlite Child Development Center
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
32 Students
Nearby
Lamb-O Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Clickstudy International
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Oakland include Lake Merritt Station, located 0.5 mile from The Leslie Apartments. The Leslie Apartments is near Metro Oakland International, located 9.0 miles or 14 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 24.0 miles or 36 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Lake Merritt Station
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
12Th Street / Oakland City Center
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
19Th Street Oakland
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
West Oakland
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Macarthur
Drive: 8 min 5.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Oakland
Walk: 17 min 0.9 mi
Emeryville
Drive: 9 min 5.1 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 10 min 6.7 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 18 min 11.7 mi
Bayshore Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 26 min 16.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 14 min 9.0 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 36 min 24.0 mi

Walkability Near The Leslie Apartments

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

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Leslie Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Pacific Renaissance
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Old Oakland
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Swan's Marketplace
Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
The Leslie Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.0 mile, which is about a 18-minute walk. 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
 Walk: 6 min 0.3 mi
Oakland Museum of California
 Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Lakeside Park Garden Center
 Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Lakeside Park
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Rotary Nature Center
 Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
The Leslie Apartments has 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Oakland Museum of California, and Lakeside Park Garden Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Highland Hospital
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
The Leslie Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.5 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center which is 1.9 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 10 min 3.9 mi
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 11 min 4.3 mi
The Leslie Apartments is 3.9 miles from Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda, and is convenient to other military bases, including Oakland Army Base.
 
 
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Does The Leslie Apartments have in-unit laundry?

The Leslie 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 The Leslie Apartments?

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

Is parking available at The Leslie Apartments?

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Is The Leslie Apartments pet-friendly?

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

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