Whether you're apartment hunting or not, it can occasionally be amusing to check out a deluxe real estate listing to see what life could be like if money were no object. So what exactly does the top of the line of Oakland's rental market look like these days — and what glamorous features might one land for these hefty prices?
We examined local listings in Oakland via rental website Zumper to pinpoint the city's most extravagant listings.
Check out the city's select listings, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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57 Bellevue Ave.
Up first, notice this single-family home over at 57 Bellevue Ave. It has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, and it's a voluminous 4,936 square feet in size. Whereas the average price for a four-bedroom rental in Oakland is about $4,500/month, this pad is currently going for a commanding $15,000/month. What, exactly, makes it so expensive?
In the single-family home, you can anticipate a fireplace and hardwood floors. The building has garage parking.
Cats and dogs aren't permitted in this high-end house.
Per Walk Score ratings, this location isn't very walkable and has minimal bike infrastructure.
(Take a look at the complete listing here.)
Norton Avenue and Wisconsin Street (Redwood Heights)
Moving on, here's this single-family home situated at Norton Avenue and Wisconsin Street in Redwood Heights. It has two bedrooms and one bathroom, and it takes up 1,148 square feet. Whereas the average price for a two-bedroom rental in Oakland is about $2,551/month, this place is currently listed at $5,600/month.
In the furnished single-family home, you can anticipate hardwood floors, high ceilings, a dishwasher, in-unit laundry, a fireplace and a balcony. The building offers outdoor space.
Dwelling in this expansive home isn't all-inclusive: cats and dogs aren't permitted.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address is moderately walkable, has minimal bike infrastructure and has some transit options.
(If you want to daydream, see the complete listing here.)
233 Broadway, #312
Then, there's this furnished apartment located at 233 Broadway, #312. It has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. This rental is currently listed at $5,100/month. What, exactly, makes it so steep?
The building boasts a roof deck and secured entry.
As opulent as this house might sound, pets aren't permitted.
According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and has excellent transit.
(If you want to daydream, see the complete listing here.)
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