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Apartment for rent
  • $2,495/mo

    261 Lester Ave #4, Oakland, CA 94606

    2beds
    800sqft
    Price is base rent and doesn't include required fees.
    Apartment
    Available now
    Cats, small dogs OK
    -- A/C
    Shared laundry
    Off street parking
    Wall furnace
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Generous natural lightOpen layoutRed oak-colored cabinetsPleasant grey countertopsSizable bedroomsTiled kitchen floorCozy eat-in kitchen
    Important: Please do not apply online "sight unseen." Applications will not be considered prior to viewing. TO SCHEDULE TOUR: For fastest response, please call Tyler Powell M-F between 9AM and 4PM or send an email with your contact information. This serene 2-bedroom apartment offers the space you need! Its spacious updated wood flooring is further enhanced by the flat's open layout, which offers a view of the lovely breakfast nook area and the balcony. The tiled kitchen floor and beautiful red oak-colored cabinets, along with pleasant grey countertops, are perfect for long cooking sessions. A wide window is situated right by the cozy eat-in kitchen offering serene mornings and evenings. The two sizable bedrooms have ample closets and offer generous natural light. The balcony located by the living room encourages plenty of days under the sun with family and friends, providing an additional area to the already roomy apartment. Area: The building is ideally located less than 5 minutes to Lake Merritt on foot and is only a few minutes away from Interstate 580/Lakeshore Ave shopping district/Grand Lake Theatre by car. This location offers an abundance of activities: enjoying Lake Merritt before a visit to the Farmer's Market, or perhaps a commute into the neighboring cities of Berkeley and San Francisco thanks to the nearby public transit options. With close proximity to Lakeshore Avenue and Grand Avenue, Lake Merritt, and plentiful restaurants you won't have to go far for your next excursion. Easy access to Highway I-580 and I-880 also facilitate the next trip to places both close and far. Amenities: Shared laundry facilities Off-street parking Shared balcony Utilities: Owner is responsible for garbage, water, and sewer. Residents pay for electricity, gas, and cable/internet. Parking Available for $100/month. Rental Terms: Rent: $2,495.00 Application Fee: $50.00 Security Deposit: $500 A minimum credit score of 670 required. Renter's Insurance is required with Advent Properties listed as "additional interest." *Renters Insurance does not include earthquake damage.* Pets Considered Type and Breed Restrictions may apply. Additional deposit required. Pets must be spayed/neutered and proof must be provided. This is a no smoking / no marijuana residence. Upon approval of the application, applicant(s) will have 48 hours to obtain utilities in their name(s) and renters insurance PRIOR to receiving the lease agreement. Move-in date must be 30 days or less from the date of application approval. For the first applicant, (2.2X's) the monthly rental rate in verifiable monthly net income is required. If two (2) people will occupy the unit then the combined income must be three-point three times (3.3X's) the monthly rental rate (and if three (3) people will occupy the unit, the combined income must be four-point four times (4.4X's) the monthly rental rate, etc. If cash reserves are used to qualify as income, the cash reserves amount must be equivalent to above income requirements for the duration of initial term of the tenancy. The cash reserves must be in the applicant's account(s) for a minimum of six (6) months. Verifiable income is income that is documented by the most recent two (2) months pay stubs or bank statements or a signed Verification of Deposit that is dated within thirty (30) days evidencing the above requirements. Offers of employment must contain an initial employment day within thirty (30) days of application, and the total salary will be discounted to 60% for calculating net income. No prior Evictions on your record. Your Credit Check will show this. No past due utility bills. A positive (not neutral) landlord reference from the most recent two landlords is required. * As a property owner or manager we do not discriminate in the rental of property on the basis of "race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, disability, veteran or military status, or genetic information." ** Advent Properties, Inc. trusts that all material in this advertisement to be correct and assumes no legal responsibility for the accuracy. All information is subject to change or withdrawal at any time without further notice. Cal BRE#01897998
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Wall Furnace
    Appliances
    • Included: Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 800 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Cable not included in rent, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Heating system: Wall, Internet not included in rent

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Oakland

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/25/2025Listed for rent$2,495$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Neighborhood: Cleveland Heights

    There are 2 available units in this apartment building