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490 42nd St

Oakland, CA 94609 - Alameda County

Apartment

1 bed

1 bath

Cats & dogs OK

Laundry on site

About 490 42nd St

With a Walk Score of 95 and a Bike Score of 98, 490 42nd Street is in an incredible location for commuting, dining, shopping, and events (such as the incredible annual Temescal Street Fair).

The finishes are modern, higher end quality, and one of a kind vs the cookie cutter norm. This 1BR apartment is super spacious with a great layout. You got to check out to see what we mean here.

The building is a very well-maintained, pride-of-ownership, good ownership/ppl community with beautiful artistic alluring landscaping, new paint and exterior, and a terrific location. Amenities: Newly Renovated, Awesome fun location right off of Telegraph/Temescal shops & restaurants, Awesome shared backyard area with a lemon tree & Great sense of community vibe and support.

47 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 19 hours ago · Listing updated: 19 hours ago

Managed by SG Real Estate · (510) 704-1240

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$2,595
Bedrooms:	1 bed
Bathrooms:	1 bath
Size:	Inquire

Pets:	Cats & dogs
Laundry:	On site
Parking:	Yes
Available:	Now
ID:	84397462

Amenities

Water, Sewer & Trash Included
Laundry Facilities
Parking
Dishwasher
Bike Paths
Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliances

Leasing Information

Fees

Deposit $500 (mandatory, refundable, move-in).

Additional Details

This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment at 490 42nd St in Oakland, CA 94609 rents for $2,595 a month. It is pet friendly. 490 42nd St was advertised by SG Real Estate on September 16, 2026.

How the Rent Compares

At $2,595 a month, this apartment is well above the typical rent for 1-bedroom apartments and condos in Oakland (about $1,900).

From 131 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

$1,750–$2,220Middle half of their rents

29 daysAverage time they have been listed

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

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Recommended income

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With your chosen rent-to-income ratio, an annual income of $103,800 is recommended to comfortably afford this 1-bedroom rental priced at $2,595 per month.

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Apartment for rent

$2,595

Deposit $500 · All fees

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(510) 704-1240 · View all 36 rentals

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