261 Fairmount Ave, Oakland, CA 94611. This spacious one-bedroom apartment home is situated close to several of Oakland's best neighborhoods. Located just blocks away from Uptown, Grand Ave, Adam's Point, Piedmont Ave, and Downtown, this apartment is close to it all. With a Walk Score of 87, you are just a short trip away from Whole Foods, Sprouts, CVS, Piedmont Ave, Broadway Liquors, First Friday celebrations, and stops for the Free B (a free bus that runs up and down Broadway). With a pedestrian walkway that leads to Broadway Ave and convenient access to several of the East Bay's major freeways, this apartment also makes a great home for commuters and walkers alike.
Property Highlights. Walking distance to Sprout's Market and Whole Foods. Quiet complex. Quick access to 580, 80, 880, 24, and 13 Freeways. Highly desirable location, short walk to Uptown, 19th St Bart, Dt Oakland, Adam's Point, and Lake Merritt.
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Property Summary
Property Type:
Apartment
Rental Fee:
$1,825
Bedrooms:
1 bed
Bathrooms:
1 bath
Size:
650 sqft
Pets:
Inquire
Laundry:
On site
Parking:
Yes
Available:
Now
ID:
84237001
Amenities
•Water, Sewer & Trash Included
•Laundry Facilities
•Parking
•On-Site Management
•Refrigerator
Additional Details
This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at Fairmount Terrace, 261-269 Fairmount Ave, in Oakland, CA 94611 rents for $1,825 a month. It has 650 square feet. Fairmount Terrace was advertised by Bay Apartment Advisors on August 21, 2026.
How the Rent Compares
At $1,825 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 $1,825
$1,650$2,500
From 128 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 twice since it was listed on August 21, from $1,895 to $1,825. This home was last listed for rent on RentalSource from December 2025 to March 2026, ending at $1,745. Today's rent is $80 higher.
Rent history for this home, newest first
Date
Event
Rent
Change
October 3, 2026
Price change
$1,825−1.1%
−1.1%
September 25, 2026
Price change
$1,845−2.6%
−2.6%
August 21, 2026
Listed for rent
$1,895+8.6%
+8.6%
March 27, 2026
Listing removed
$1,745
August 11, 2025
Listing removed
$1,725
August 7, 2025
Price change
$1,725+1.8%
+1.8%
June 25, 2025
Listed for rent
$1,695
May 23, 2025
Listing removed
$1,695
September 10, 2024
Listing removed
$1,695
September 4, 2024
Price change
$1,695−1.7%
−1.7%
August 7, 2024
Price change
$1,725+1.8%
+1.8%
December 30, 2023
Listing removed
$1,495
August 19, 2023
Listing removed
$1,695
These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.
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