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    $2,900/mo

    6800 Balsam Way #1, Oakland, CA 94611

    1beds
    700sqft
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Apartment
    Available now
    Cats, dogs OK
    Window unit
    Shared laundry
    Off street parking
    Forced air

    What's special

    Fireplace featureChef-friendly kitchenetteGrove of treesThoughtful design detailsWall of windowsHardwood floors
    Gorgeous converted single family home (partially furnished) into 3 separate, private units on each level (3). Enjoy the peace and quiet of the Redwood and Eucalyptus trees and a trailhead nearby to hundreds of hiking trails. Unit 1 is the top unit, complete with hardwood floors, a fireplace feature, large open concept living room + chef-friendly kitchenette combo space. Note that a small oven/toaster, hot plate, minifridge and prep space are included - not a full kitchen. Large one bedroom with a wall of windows overlooking a grove of trees. Full bathroom with thoughtful design details and bathtub/shower combo. Utilities are included (trash, water, electric, gas/heat, wifi, etc). Lease terms are somewhat flexible and a bit custom due to past experiences, tenant-landlord laws in Alameda County, and legal best practices. I require 1.5 month safety deposit before move-in. After that, I manage my rentals through Houfy, a property management software platform that protects renters and landlords. Note that this platform requires payment month-to-month, 30 days before occupancy. Ex: You'd pay to stay for the month of October, starting Oct 1st, by Sept 1st.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 1
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Window Unit
    Appliances
    • Included: Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 700 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Off Street
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electricity included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Gas included in rent, Heating included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Internet included in rent, Water included in rent

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Apartment
    • Property subtype: Apartment

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Electricity, Garbage, Gas, Internet, Water

    Building

    Management
    • Pets allowed: Yes

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Oakland

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: Sublet/Temporary

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/31/2025Listed for rent$2,900$4/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals

    Neighborhood: Merriwood