475 Newton Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
What This Apartment Offers
Charming Lake Merritt 2BR Apartment with Lake Views + Bonus Office/Nursery + Sunroom Prime Oakland Location! UPDATE: Newly updated kitchen with brand-new... dishwasher and microwave. Available December 15, 2025 schedule a showing today!
Welcome home to 475 Newton Avenue, a beautifully maintained and inviting first-floor 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment with both a bonus office/nursery and a separate sunroom/den, perfectly situated on one of Oakland's quietest, most picturesque streets just steps from Lake Merritt.
This light-filled home offers the best of both worlds: peaceful living with breathtaking lake views, while being just a 5-minute walk to Grand Avenue's beloved cafes, restaurants, and boutiques, and only a 10-minute walk to BART for quick, easy access to San Francisco.
Inside, you'll find classic Oakland charm: warm hardwood floors, large windows that fill the home with natural light, and a thoughtfully designed layout perfect for modern living. The spacious primary bedroom includes an adjoining sunroom/den ideal for a reading nook, office, or creative studio. The second bedroom works beautifully as an additional sleeping space. The unit also comes with a separate bonus room which can be used as an nursery, additional office, or study.
Off the kitchen, enjoy a charming breakfast nook perfect for morning coffee or casual meals. The kitchen comes equipped with a refrigerator, stove, oven, new dishwasher, and new microwave.
Laundry is shared with the homeowner and located on-site for your convenience. Step outside to the beautiful shared backyard, perfect for relaxing or enjoying the outdoors.
Available December 15, 2025
1-year fixed-term lease
Shared laundry
Pets allowed
Unfurnished
Don't miss this rare opportunity to live in one of Oakland's most desirable neighborhoods, where charm, community, and convenience come together beautifully.
Unit
- $2,995 / month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,081 sq. ft.
- Available Dec 15
Apartment Features
- Breakfast Nook
- Den
- Dishwasher
- Family Room
- Granite Countertops
- Hardwood Floors
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Office
- Oven
- Patio
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Smoke Free
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Storage Units
- Sunroom
- Tile Floors
- Tub/Shower
- Views
- Washer/Dryer
- Window Coverings
- Yard
Community Features
- Laundry Facilities
- Storage Space
475 Newton Ave is an apartment community
Rental Fees and Pet Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Cats Allowed
- Fee Not Specified
Dogs Allowed
- Fee Not Specified
Parking
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Oakland, CA 94606
Neighborhood Scores
Walk Score ®
Walker's Paradise92 / 100
Transit Score ®
Good Transit62 / 100
Bike Score ®
Very Bikeable77 / 100
Soundscore ™
Active71 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Cleveland Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
Edna Brewer Middle
Grades 6-8
Public
St. Paul's Episcopal School
Grades K-8
Private
St. Leo the Great School
Grades PK-8
Private
Oakland High
Grades 9-12
Public
Bayhill High School
Grades 9-12
Private
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Laney College
Drive: 4 min (1.3 mi)
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 4 min (1.6 mi)
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 6 min (1.9 mi)
College of Alameda
Drive: 8 min (3.3 mi)
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Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 475 Newton Ave proximity to Merritt Shopping Center and Pacific Renaissance. Merritt Shopping Center is 0.6 miles away, and Pacific Renaissance is within a 31 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 62, 475 Newton Ave has good transit, including 10 transit stops within 11.5 miles. Transit options include Lake Merritt Station and 12Th St Oakland City Center Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 475 Newton Ave are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 1.4 miles, including Lakeside Park, Rotary Nature Center, and Lakeside Park Garden Center.
Airports
Living in Cleveland Heights provides easy access to Metro Oakland International, located just 16 minutes from 475 Newton Ave. Another nearby airport is San Francisco International, located 23.9 miles away.
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