This place is a gem! It looks even better in person -- feel free to message to schedule a visit.
Available September. Renovations are in their final stages and will be completed before move-in. Photos will include some work-in-progress for now but will be updated as renovations are completed. In the meantime, you can view past photos on Redfin, and see below for details on the upgrades underway. Please note this is an entire single-family home for rent, no other units or tenants on the lot:
Offering a charming, light-filled 1930s raised bungalow with retro vibes and modern upgrades. Located in North Oakland at the Berkeley Emeryville border, with two spacious bedrooms, one bathroom, and a formal dining room plus an eat-in kitchen. Featuring lovely original details including built-ins, wood floors, archways, and a fireplace. Bathroom maintains vintage style but has had some updates.
Downstairs find a recently refinished basement with a laundry area, ~600 sq ft of bonus space, and a ~400 sq ft private garage. Lots of storage space available upstairs and down.
Amenities include new kitchen appliances (GE Cafe fridge and gas range, Beko dishwasher), a brand new washer/dryer, new laundry room with cabinets and sink, and newly landscaped front and back yards. Planter beds and a drip irrigation system ready to go. Off-street parking for two cars -- one in driveway and one in garage.
Wonderful neighbors in one of the chillest neighborhoods in Oakland. Walk score of 94, walkable to all the best spots Berkeley Bowl West, Los Moles, Good to Eat, Cafe Colucci, Doyle Street Cafe, Cafe Buenos Aires, Mujiri, Tenma, Prizefighter, Emeryville Public Market and Bay Street shops. Surrounded by great local parks. The Emeryville Greenway is just a few blocks away. Amtrak Station and Transbay Bus stops nearby. Access to MacArthur BART via Emery Go-Round. Walkable to City Sports gym.
Seeking responsible tenants to care for and enjoy the home as we have. Rent includes monthly gardening. Tenants cover utilities (PG&E, water, trash, internet). Dogs welcome with additional deposit; no cats. 1-year lease, unfurnished. Move-in Sept 1. Renter's insurance required. Deposit = 1 month's rent. Applicants: 700+ credit, 2.5x income.
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$5,000/mo
5968 Marshall St, Oakland, CA 94608
2beds
1,261sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available Mon Sep 1 2025
Dogs OK
-- A/C
In unit laundry
Attached garage parking
Forced air
What's special
Modern upgradesRefinished basementLovely original detailsRetro vibesPlanter bedsFormal dining roomDrip irrigation system
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has basement: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,261 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Heating system: Forced Air, New landscaping, Original Details
Details
- Parcel number: 16146026
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
Date | Event | Price |
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8/17/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,000+194.1%$4/sqft |
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3/26/2021 | Sold | $1,050,000+16.8%$833/sqft |
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2/25/2021 | Pending sale | $899,000$713/sqft |
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2/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $899,000+6.4%$713/sqft |
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8/7/2020 | Sold | $845,000+1.8%$670/sqft |
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