This is a large 1 bedroom unit located in the heart of China Hill 1 block from Lake Merritt. Close to everything Downtown Oakland has to offer: beautiful Lake Merritt, shops, restaurants, Bart, A/C Transit and easy access to Highway 580.
Rent $1950. Deposit $1950. Tenants pay all utilities plus $125/month for water and garbage collection. Parking available at $150/month.
Rental Features: Range / Oven. Refrigerator. Patio. Hardwood floors. Tile Bathroom. Available now. Please contact us for viewing.
6+ months on RentalSource
RentalSource last checked: 2 hours ago · Listing updated: October 25, 2026
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Property Summary
Property Type:
Apartment
Rental Fee:
$1,950
Bedrooms:
1 bed
Bathrooms:
1 bath
Size:
725 sqft
Pets:
Inquire
Laundry:
On site
Parking:
Yes
Available:
Now
ID:
83431590
Amenities
•Laundry Facilities
•Air Conditioning
•Parking
•Dishwasher
•Balcony/Patio
•Elevator
•Hardwood Floors
•Refrigerator
Leasing Information
Fees
•Deposit $1,995 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).
Additional Details
This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 185 Athol Ave in Oakland, CA 94606 rents for $1,950 a month. It has 725 square feet. 185 Athol Ave was advertised by JD Management Group 6+ months ago.
How the Rent Compares
At $1,950 a month, this apartment is close to the typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Oakland (about $1,900).
Typical $1,900This home $1,950
$1,650$2,500
From 129 one-bedroom apartments and condos listed in Oakland on RentalSource in November 2026: the scale holds eight in ten of them, and the shaded band the middle half.
$1,900Typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Oakland
The rent has dropped from $1,995 to $1,950 since it was listed 6+ months ago.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
August 18, 2026
Price change
$1,950−2.3%
−2.3%
April 14, 2026
Listed for rent
$1,995
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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