Apartments For Rent in Grand Lake, Oakland, CA

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Apartments For Rent Near Grand Lake, Oakland, CA

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Grand Lake, Oakland buzzes with lakefront leisure, handy commutes, and walk-to-everything ease. People love the walkability, Lake Merritt, farmers market, eateries, and pet-friendly vibe. They dislike rising rents, heavy traffic, scarce yards, and safety concerns at night.
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  • Leahgregory1
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "Some areas are amazing, others are not. It can be a dice roll neighborhood to neighborhood, street to street. "
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  • Shelby Porter
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "It’s a safe neighborhood I live here me and my roommate both drive, but driving to Berkeley is a nightmare "
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  • Klp3254
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "Great area! Love the Morcom Rose Garden and how close it is to Grand Ave and Lakeshore. It’s also so close to the freeway for commuters."
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  • Christi F.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "I don’t have a dog but I would say the proximity to Lake Merritt and lots of places to go walking. "
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  • Suzanne R.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "Block parties, great restaurants, farmers market, very walkable, very dog-friendly, very community-friendly also"
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  • Thom D.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "There are tons of dog out for walks and a dog park or two in our area near Piedmont Ave. All the owners are friendly and most businesses hand out treats for furry visitors. "
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  • Beverly S.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "Lots of stores that cater to dog owners, even a few veterinarians. There are puppy treats everywhere and lots of outdoor seating to eat with your pet. "
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  • Kelly.wahlstrom
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "Dog park on Linda Ave, rose garden near by. Pet stores in Piedmont Ave and Grand. Vets in the neighborhood "
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  • Don K.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "Farmers market. The Grand Lake theater is amazing with an incredible sound system. The organ on Friday and Saturday nights is always a pleasure. "
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  • Rachelesutter
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "Local restaurants and shops are always having events for the community. There are not a lot of other community events that I know of...."
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  • Rachelesutter
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "It’s liveable. I like it a lot. My husband and I have been really happy here. There are few places in the east bay where you can walk to everything you need. This is one of them. "
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  • Mickey F.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "lived here 8 years. need a bigger place and sadly can't afford the rising rents in the neighborhood. "
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  • Jenevieve f.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "I can walk to work from my place. It’s great! I can walk to most places I need to go in this neighborhood. Otherwise it’s close to bus lines."
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  • Annickseri83
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "I've lived here for many years and people are friendly. The neighborhood seems clean. they are also a variety of great restaurant. "
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  • Marcela J.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "Lots of dogs around. Great area for activities. Not many houses with yards."
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  • Marcela J.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "It has an eclectic feel, lots of diversity, and beautiful scenery. I like hanging out at the lake for a picnic. It's great during the daytime, but dangerous at night."
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  • Bill S.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "Plenty of small dog parks in the area. It may be hard to find a dog-friendly landlord, however."
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  • Bill S.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "It's diverse, with a good mix of stores, shops, and restaurants. There is any cuisine at any price range you could want. It has a world-class movie theater and some of the best weather in the Bay Area. I like the farmers' market, which occurs every Saturday, rain or shine."
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  • Bill S.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "It's very close to I-580, which is a main artery in any Bay Area commute. Traffic can be pretty heavy."
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  • Bill S.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "It's a fun up-and-coming neighborhood with plenty of other families."
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  • Mariu C.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "Pretty friendly community towards dogs. If you have one, this community is perfect for you."
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  • Mariu C.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "The people, local businesses, awesome schools, and great park by the lake make Grand Lake unique."
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  • Mariu C.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "The commute's pretty good. Traffic isn't super horrible until you hit the bridge."
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  • Lombardo C.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "Dog owners will love the Grand Lake area because of the park and the areas where they can walk."
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  • Lombardo C.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "A typical commute would be catching the BART, ferry, or bus."
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  • Lombardo C.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "There are a lot of kid-friendly activites and places to see."
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  • Mark C. M.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "Grand Lake seems to get better with every year. I’ve lived here for nearly 7 years, and I still feel like I’m in the honeymoon phase. I look forward to coming home (I work n San Francisco), and I feel proud to call Grand Lake my neighborhood."
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  • Yvetta
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "As a former resident I must say I miss living there. It is a nice, clean neighborly area. The beautiful Morcom Rose Garden is within walking distance as are the shops on Lakeshore and Grand Avenue."
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  • Ed H.
    Grand Lake, Oakland
    "This neighborhood has lots to offers for all demographics. Great dining and shopping on Grand, Lakeshore & Piedmont Ave,the fabulous Grand Lake Theatre, Lake Merritt (the jewel of Oakland), Morcom Rose Garden, easy freeway access + plentiful public transportation options, relatively low crime rate and a whole lot more. Check it out!!"
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