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The Refuge

4400 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA 94609

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Highlights

  • New Construction
  • Premier Transit Location
  • By-The-Bed Leasing
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Roof Terrace
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Doorman
  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Sundeck

About The Refuge

Find your new home at The Refuge, an excellent choice for student housing. You'll find this community at 4400 Martin Luther King Jr Way near Berkeley's bussin' Temescal neighborhood! There is a bus line right outside the building that runs every 8 minutes to Cal and it's located only a 4 minute walk to BART! Select from 0 to 4 bedroom floor plans then schedule a tour. From amenities to floor plan options, the leasing team will assist you in finding your ideal place. Experience a better way of living at The Refuge.

The Refuge is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94609 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Tesla Car Share!
  • 1 Gb Per Person

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Furnished Units Available

Elevator

Doorman

  • Community-Wide WiFi
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Doorman
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Trash Pickup - Curbside
  • Recycling
  • Composting
  • Planned Social Activities
  • Public Transportation
  • Elevator
  • Fitness Center
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Roof Terrace
  • Sundeck
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Roommate Matching
  • Individual Leases Available

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Refrigerator

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Security System
  • Tub/Shower
  • Intercom
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Views
  • Window Coverings

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Location
4400 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland,
CA 94609
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Neighborhood

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.

Learn more about living in Temescal 
Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Temescal Oakland, CA
Studio $1,596 $1,704
1 Bedroom $2,348 $2,101
2 Bedrooms $3,044 $2,706
3 Bedrooms $3,334 $3,263
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Berkeley City College
Drive: 8 min 2.8 mi
Laney College
Drive: 7 min 4.4 mi
The Refuge is within 3 minutes or 1.2 miles from Samuel Merritt University. It is also near Lincoln University, Oakland and Berkeley City College.
Schools
Emerson Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
354 Students
Attendance Zone
Sankofa United Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
216 Students
Nearby
Claremont Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
487 Students
Attendance Zone
Oakland Technical High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,812 Students
Attendance Zone
St. Martin De Porres
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
St. Leo the Great School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
237 Students
Nearby
SAT: Skinner Academic Tutoring
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
10 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Oakland include Ashby Station, located 1.6 miles from The Refuge. The Refuge is near Metro Oakland International, located 11.9 miles or 17 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 22.4 miles or 34 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Ashby Station
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Rockridge
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
19Th Street Oakland
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
12Th Street / Oakland City Center
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Macarthur
Drive: 5 min 2.4 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Emeryville
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Oakland
Drive: 6 min 3.6 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 7 min 4.6 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 16 min 10.0 mi
Richmond
Drive: 16 min 10.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 17 min 11.9 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 34 min 22.4 mi

Walkability Near The Refuge

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Refuge.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Koryo Village
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
La Mancha Plaza
Walk: 8 min 0.5 mi
Temescal Neighborhood Center
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
The Refuge has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 10-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Morcom Rose Garden
 Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Lakeside Park Garden Center
 Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Lakeside Park
 Drive: 4 min 2.7 mi
Rotary Nature Center
 Drive: 5 min 3.0 mi
San Francisco Bay Trail (at Emeryville)
 Drive: 5 min 3.2 mi
The Refuge has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Morcom Rose Garden, Lakeside Park Garden Center, and Rotary Nature Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
Walk: 21 min 1.1 mi
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
The Refuge has 3 hospitals within 1.2 miles, the nearest is Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland which is 0.4 mile away and a 7 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 13 min 5.3 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 14 min 5.8 mi
The Refuge is 5.3 miles from Oakland Army Base, and is convenient to other military bases, including Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda.

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