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This beautifully fully renovated 2-bedroom apartment offers the modern comfort and fresh start you've been looking for! Every inch of this home has been updated brand-new flooring, a brand-new kitchen, a fully remodeled bathroom, and more.
Step into the spacious open layout featuring new luxury flooring that flows seamlessly throughout the unit. The redesigned kitchen includes all-new countertops, new appliances, and new fixtures, making it the perfect space for cooking and entertaining. A wide window brightens the cozy eat-in dining area, providing peaceful morning and evening light.
Both bedrooms are generous in size and offer newly updated closets and abundant natural sunlight.
With new features from top to bottom, this upgraded apartment delivers comfort, style, and convenience all in one.
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: a hike around 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
Utilities:
Owner is responsible for garbage, water, and sewer.
Residents pay for electricity, gas, and cable/internet.
A minimum credit score of 661 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.
No past due utility bills.
A positive (not neutral) landlord reference from the most recent two landlords is required.
Apartment for rent
$2,395/mo
261 Lester Ave APT 1, Oakland, CA 94606
2beds
800sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
Cats, small dogs OK
Shared laundry
Off street parking
Wall furnace
What's special
New fixturesAbundant natural sunlightNew luxury flooringBrand-new flooringModern comfortFully remodeled bathroomRedesigned kitchen
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Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: November 26, 2025 at 06:08pm
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Appliances
- Included: Freezer, Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,395$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||

