Modern 1BR at The Essex Lake Merritt Living with Luxury Amenities
Welcome to your next home at The Essex, one of Oakland's premier luxury high-rises located right on Lake Merritt's iconic waterfront. This spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom unit offers comfort, style, and unbeatable convenience.
The open-concept floor plan features a sleek, updated kitchen with granite countertops, maple cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. The living room and kitchen feature newer luxury plank flooring, the bedroom is carpeted, and the bathroom is finished in elegant limestone tile. The bedroom isn't oversized but offers a nice view of Lake Merritt and includes a walk-in closet outfitted with the Container Store's Elfa closet system for customizable storage. Enjoy the convenience of in-unit washer and dryer. The unit is clean, modern, and move-in ready.
The Essex offers resort-style amenities including a fitness center, community room, business center, conference room, and secure garage parking with key fob access. The lakeside swimming pool, hot tub, clubhouse, and BBQ terrace are currently under renovation. Additional conveniences include secure package handling through the front desk, food delivery-friendly access for services like DoorDash and Uber Eats, and 24-hour front desk and security.
Located in the heart of Oakland, this unit is close to the 19th Street and Lake Merritt BART stations, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Sprouts, and the Grand Lake Farmers Market. Dining, shopping, and entertainment options are plentiful in Uptown, Downtown, and Jack London Square, with an abundance of cafes, breweries, galleries, and live music venues. You're also just minutes from Alameda Landing with Target, Safeway, In-N-Out, and more.
Available now. Contact to schedule a showing and make The Essex your new home.
Owner pays for water and garbage. Tenant pays for electricity and internet. One parking space included. Move-in fee paid by applicant.
This property complies with the City of Oakland's Fair Chance Ordinance. A copy of the required notice is available upon request or can be found on the City of Oakland's website.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applicationsSpecial offer
$2,495/mo
1 Lakeside Dr APT 301, Oakland, CA 94612
1beds
658sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
No pets
-- A/C
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
-- Heating
What's special
Lakeside swimming poolNewer luxury plank flooringStainless steel appliancesGranite countertopsHot tubBbq terraceUpdated kitchen
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The City of Oakland's Fair Chance Housing Ordinance requires that rental housing providers display this notice to applicants
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 658 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Business Center, Community Room, Electricity not included in rent, Food delivery-friendly access, Garbage included in rent, Internet not included in rent, Package Receiving, Staffed front desk, Walk In Closet, Water included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 869511
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness Center, Pool
HOA
- Amenities included: Fitness Center, Pool
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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8/6/2025 | Price change | $2,495-3.9%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
8/2/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,595+4%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
10/1/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ||
9/15/2022 | Listed for rent | $2,495$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager | ||
11/29/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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Neighborhood: Lakeside
There are 6 available units in this apartment building
- Special offer! Special Offer: 1 Week Free Rent with Lease Start by September 1Expires August 31, 2025