Common Maya - Unclaimed

Temescal is a North Oakland neighborhood centered on Telegraph Avenue, with lively commercial blocks and quieter residential streets. Its Mediterranean climate brings mild, mostly dry summers and cool, wetter winters. The historic Temescal Alley adds a distinctive setting for small shops and cafés, while nearby Mosswood Park offers lawns, sports areas and a playground. Telegraph Avenue and nearby Shattuck Avenue have an easy mix of coffee shops, casual restaurants, bars and independent retail; arts venues and nightlife are part of the neighborhood’s street life. The Temescal branch of the Oakland Public Library provides a local indoor stop. Walking and biking work well for nearby errands, and AC Transit buses and the nearby MacArthur BART station connect the area with other parts of Oakland and the Bay Area. For the Temescal neighborhood, median rent is $3,500 per month, with a typical range of $1,650 to $5,000.