Verified Resident
Mar 5, 2026 • Dwight M.
All about this rental
HillCastle Apartments is located in Oakland, CA just blocks from beautiful Lake Merritt. This property features Studio and one bedroom apartments. Location is convenient to downtown Oakland, Freeway and Bart access.
*Equal housing opportunity
Quick overview
- Type:
- Apartment
- Floors:
- 10
- Neighborhood:
- Lakeside
- ZIP code:
- 94612
- Built:
- 1933
- Status:
- Active
- Apartments in the community:
- 160
- Buildings in the community:
- 1
- Last checked:
- 1 hour ago
Find your perfect layout
Available now
Studio
$1,250 - $1,575
Studio
1
Available now
One bedroom
$1,650 - $1,875
1
1
Perks of living here
Convenience
Simplify your routine with Laundry Facilities, On-Site Maintenance, and Bike Racks for storage.
Security
Stay secure with Controlled Access/Gated entry to the property.
Design
Enjoy the charm of a Historic Building paired with modern touches like Hardwood Floors and Carpeting for a stylish interior.
Standout
The property features a Historic Building, offering unique character and a one-of-a-kind living experience.
Shared spaces & benefits
- Bike Racks
- Controlled Access/Gated
- Elevator
- Historic Building
- Laundry Facilities
- On-Site Maintenance
- Recycling
In-house comforts
- Cable Ready
- Carpeting
- Efficient Appliances
- Hardwood Floors
- Refrigerator
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Fees & policies
General fees
- Security deposit:
- $1,250-$1,850
There may be additional unit-specific fees.
Pet policy
No pets allowed.
The fees are estimates and actual amounts may vary. Pricing and availability are subject to change. For details,
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Contact info
MAG Management
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Property listed in the Yardi Rental ILS Network (RentCafe.com & Point2Homes.com).
Get to know the area
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Walker's paradise
Walk Score®
Excellent transit
Transit Score®
Biker's paradise
Bike Score®
The area around 1431 Jackson Street, Oakland, CA, 94612 is a walker’s paradise. With nearly all services and amenities close by, running errands on foot is a breeze. The area has excellent public transportation, providing a variety of reliable options for commuting. 1431 Jackson Street, Oakland, CA, 94612 is located in a biker’s paradise, with an extensive and well-maintained cycling infrastructure for seamless biking.
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Oakland's city center13 min32 min33 min
Commute times provided by Walk Score® Travel Time.
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Starlite Child Development Center
Childcare • 0.05 mi
Family Bridges Lake Merritt Child Care Center
Childcare • 0.15 mi
Small Trans Depot
Childcare • 0.56 mi
Laney College Child Care Center
Childcare • 0.61 mi
East Bay Academy
Childcare • 0.90 mi
Snow White Pre School
Childcare • 1.50 mi
Beach Schoolmates
Childcare • 1.76 mi
Beacon Day School
Childcare • 2.03 mi
St. Vincent's Day Home, Inc. School
Private • PK-K • 213 students • 1.13 mi
Grand Lake Montessori
Private • PK-5 • 160 students • 1.19 mi
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
Private • PK, K-8 • 28 students • 1.94 mi
St. Leo the Great School
Private • PK-8 • 237 students • 1.98 mi
Nea Community Learning Center
Charter • TK-12 • 524 students • 2.01 mi
The Academy of Alameda
Charter • TK-8 • 278 students • 2.06 mi
Agnes Memorial Christian Academy
Private • PK, K-12 • 40 students • 2.17 mi
East Bay German International School
Private • PK-8 • 118 students • 2.18 mi
American Indian Public Charter School Ii
Charter • K-8 • 625 students • 0.18 mi
Lincoln Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 705 students • 0.22 mi
St Paul's Day School
Private • K-8 • 384 students • 0.65 mi
St. Paul's Episcopal School
Private • K-8 • 360 students • 0.65 mi
La Escuelita Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 272 students • 0.67 mi
KIPP Bridge Academy
Charter • K-8 • 509 students • 0.98 mi
Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 347 students • 1.03 mi
St. Andrew M.B.C. Private P. C. P. C.
Private • K-12 • 37 students • 1.10 mi
AIMS College Prep Middle
Charter • 6-8 • 225 students • 0.18 mi
American Indian Public Charter School Ii
Charter • K-8 • 625 students • 0.18 mi
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Charter • 6-12 • 272 students • 0.22 mi
Oakland School for the Arts
Charter • 6-12 • 779 students • 0.47 mi
Lambo Academy International
Private • 8-12 • 6 students • 0.47 mi
St Paul's Day School
Private • K-8 • 384 students • 0.65 mi
St. Paul's Episcopal School
Private • K-8 • 360 students • 0.65 mi
Westlake Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 314 students • 0.86 mi
Envision Academy For Arts & Technology
Charter • 6-12 • 272 students • 0.22 mi
Oakland School for the Arts
Charter • 6-12 • 779 students • 0.47 mi
Lambo Academy International
Private • 8-12 • 6 students • 0.47 mi
Gateway To College at Laney College School
Public • 9-12 • 76 students • 0.52 mi
Dewey Academy
Public • 9-12 • 104 students • 0.56 mi
Metwest High School
Public • 9-12 • 259 students • 0.65 mi
Street Academy (Alternative)
Public • 9-12 • 69 students • 1.03 mi
AIMS College Prep High
Charter • 9-12 • 433 students • 1.08 mi
Lincoln University
College • 0.28 mi
Laney College
College • 0.63 mi
Bay Cities Bible Institute
College • 1.07 mi
Samuel Merritt University
College • 1.21 mi
Samuel Merritt University
College • 1.24 mi
College of Alameda
College • 1.56 mi
Alameda Adult School
College • 2.09 mi
Patten University
College • 2.73 mi
14th Street & Jackson Street
Bus
0.04 mi
14th Street & Oak Street
Bus
0.15 mi
14th Street & Harrison Street
Bus
0.15 mi
12th Street & Jackson Street
Bus
0.15 mi
Madison Northbound
Bus
0.18 mi
12th Street & Oak Street
Bus
0.20 mi
12th Street & Harrison Street
Bus
0.21 mi
11th Street & Jackson Street
Bus
0.21 mi
Oakland International Airport
Airport
5.86 mi
14th Street & Jackson Street
Bus
0.04 mi
14th Street & Oak Street
Bus
0.15 mi
14th Street & Harrison Street
Bus
0.15 mi
12th Street & Jackson Street
Bus
0.15 mi
Madison Northbound
Bus
0.18 mi
12th Street & Oak Street
Bus
0.20 mi
12th Street & Harrison Street
Bus
0.21 mi
11th Street & Jackson Street
Bus
0.21 mi
Lake Merritt
Train
0.33 mi
Oakland City Center - 12th Street
Train
0.34 mi
Oakland City Center - 12th Street
Train
0.36 mi
19th Street BART Street Elevator
Train
0.37 mi
Lake Merritt
Train
0.38 mi
19th Street Oakland
Train
0.38 mi
Oakland City Center - 12th Street
Train
0.38 mi
19th Street Oakland
Train
0.48 mi
Fresh & Best Cafe 2
Restaurant
0.05 mi
McDonald's
Food
0.07 mi
Blue Nile
Restaurant
0.07 mi
Abu Yemen
Restaurant
0.09 mi
Cave Lounge
Drinks
0.09 mi
Panda Kitchen
Food
0.11 mi
Uarhi Taqueria
Food
0.12 mi
Ruby Room
Drinks
0.12 mi
Cave Lounge
Drinks
0.09 mi
Ruby Room
Drinks
0.12 mi
Tamarack
Drinks
0.14 mi
The Kon-Tiki
Drinks
0.20 mi
Mad Oak
Drinks
0.20 mi
Shadow Ultra Lounge
Drinks
0.21 mi
Coco Noir Wine Shop & Bar
Drinks
0.22 mi
19th Street Station
Drinks
0.28 mi
McDonald's
Food
0.07 mi
Panda Kitchen
Food
0.11 mi
Uarhi Taqueria
Food
0.12 mi
Senor Sisig
Food
0.23 mi
Rush Bowls
Food
0.25 mi
Winky Dinky Dogs
Food
0.27 mi
Zenful Juice
Food
0.27 mi
Happy Donuts
Food
0.27 mi
Fresh & Best Cafe 2
Restaurant
0.05 mi
Blue Nile
Restaurant
0.07 mi
Abu Yemen
Restaurant
0.09 mi
Basil Pizzeria
Restaurant
0.16 mi
Good News Cafe
Restaurant
0.17 mi
Biryani Tika Kabab
Restaurant
0.17 mi
Kamdesh Afghani Kabab House
Restaurant
0.18 mi
Dinner House
Restaurant
0.18 mi
Chung's TV-Video Sales & Services
Shopping
0.06 mi
M & A Lakeside Market
Shopping
0.12 mi
Gourmet Market
Grocery store
0.13 mi
Hien's Market
Grocery store
0.14 mi
JH&F: Jessica Hische & Friends
Shopping
0.16 mi
Ideal Cleaners
Shopping
0.16 mi
Bevbox Market & Liquor
Grocery store
0.17 mi
Dan Webb Books
Shopping
0.17 mi
Gourmet Market
Grocery store
0.13 mi
Hien's Market
Grocery store
0.14 mi
Bevbox Market & Liquor
Grocery store
0.17 mi
Delicieuse Princesse Bakery
Grocery store
0.18 mi
Sincere Seafood Inc
Grocery store
0.19 mi
Mini Market
Grocery store
0.22 mi
Howden Market
Grocery store
0.23 mi
Choice Korner
Grocery store
0.25 mi
Chung's TV-Video Sales & Services
Shopping
0.06 mi
M & A Lakeside Market
Shopping
0.12 mi
JH&F: Jessica Hische & Friends
Shopping
0.16 mi
Ideal Cleaners
Shopping
0.16 mi
Dan Webb Books
Shopping
0.17 mi
Burris Window Shades
Shopping
0.17 mi
Naming Gallery
Shopping
0.17 mi
Empress Florist
Shopping
0.17 mi
Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California
Place of worship
0.07 mi
Dolan Law Firm
Public service
0.07 mi
17th & Jackson
Automotive
0.11 mi
Alameda County Fueling Station
Automotive
0.12 mi
Civic Center Annex Oakland Post Office
Public service
0.12 mi
Alco Parking
Automotive
0.14 mi
Scottish Rite Center Parking
Automotive
0.14 mi
Oakland Dental Care
Healthcare
0.16 mi
17th & Jackson
Automotive
0.11 mi
Alameda County Fueling Station
Automotive
0.12 mi
Alco Parking
Automotive
0.14 mi
Scottish Rite Center Parking
Automotive
0.14 mi
Bay Wheels
Automotive
0.17 mi
Lake Chalet Valet Parking
Automotive
0.17 mi
Public Parking
Automotive
0.17 mi
Bay Wheels
Automotive
0.18 mi
Oakland Dental Care
Healthcare
0.16 mi
LifeLong Trust Health Center
Healthcare
0.25 mi
Franklin Dental Care
Healthcare
0.26 mi
Family Dentists
Healthcare
0.27 mi
CT Dental Group
Healthcare
0.29 mi
Lake Merritt Dental
Healthcare
0.31 mi
Oakland Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Healthcare
0.32 mi
Western Dental
Healthcare
0.34 mi
The Empyrean Towers
Hotel
0.20 mi
Ramada Oakland Downtown City Center
Hotel
0.27 mi
Trending Inn
Hotel
0.27 mi
Hampton Inn
Hotel
0.30 mi
Courtyard Oakland Downtown
Hotel
0.43 mi
Oakland Marriott City Center
Hotel
0.43 mi
The Washington Inn
Hotel
0.49 mi
Civic Center Lodge
Hotel
0.50 mi
Saris Cycle Aid
Other
0.35 mi
PopupHood
Other
0.35 mi
Saris Cycle Aid
Other
0.58 mi
Valva Realty
Other
0.68 mi
H&R Block
Other
0.81 mi
Saba Service Center
Other
1.27 mi
AAA Insurance
Other
1.34 mi
Kelly Wright - State Farm Insurance Agent
Other
1.39 mi
Honey Kutz
Personal care
0.18 mi
Lee's Barber Shop
Personal care
0.19 mi
Adom Hair Braiding
Personal care
0.20 mi
Miracles Hair Studio
Personal care
0.21 mi
Magic 2 U
Personal care
0.21 mi
Perma Cuts
Personal care
0.21 mi
Nailphoria
Personal care
0.21 mi
Beauty Nail
Personal care
0.22 mi
Bliss Bound Hound
Pet care
0.21 mi
Wag Hotel
Pet care
0.64 mi
Just Pet Me
Pet care
0.83 mi
East Bay Veterinary Clinic
Pet care
0.93 mi
Cat Town
Pet care
1.02 mi
Grand Lake Veterinary Hospital
Pet care
1.23 mi
OakVet Animal Specialty Hospital
Pet care
1.24 mi
Unleashed
Pet care
1.28 mi
Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California
Place of worship
0.07 mi
East Bay Meditation Center
Place of worship
0.17 mi
Pu Guang Temple
Place of worship
0.18 mi
Episcopal Church of Our Saviour
Place of worship
0.27 mi
Resurrection Oakland
Place of worship
0.32 mi
Buddhist Church of Oakland
Place of worship
0.33 mi
Chinese Independent Baptist Church
Place of worship
0.34 mi
Saint George Serbian Orthodox Church
Place of worship
0.35 mi
Dolan Law Firm
Public service
0.07 mi
Civic Center Annex Oakland Post Office
Public service
0.12 mi
Oakland Housing Authority
Public service
0.17 mi
Alameda County Administration Building
Public service
0.18 mi
Wells Fargo
Public service
0.18 mi
Beneficial State Bank
Public service
0.19 mi
Oakland Leased Housing Department
Public service
0.22 mi
René C. Davidson Courthouse
Public service
0.24 mi
Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts
Entertainment
0.03 mi
The Alice Collective
Entertainment
0.10 mi
Main Branch Oakland Public Library
Entertainment
0.14 mi
Burnt Oak Gallery
Entertainment
0.15 mi
Little Free Library
Entertainment
0.15 mi
Scottish Rite Center
Entertainment
0.17 mi
Camron-Stanford House
Entertainment
0.19 mi
Dream Farm Commons
Entertainment
0.19 mi
Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts
Entertainment
0.03 mi
The Alice Collective
Entertainment
0.10 mi
Main Branch Oakland Public Library
Entertainment
0.14 mi
Burnt Oak Gallery
Entertainment
0.15 mi
Little Free Library
Entertainment
0.15 mi
Scottish Rite Center
Entertainment
0.17 mi
Camron-Stanford House
Entertainment
0.19 mi
Dream Farm Commons
Entertainment
0.19 mi
Al Attles Court
Sports
0.24 mi
Pure Barre
Sports
0.27 mi
SoulFlow Oakland
Sports
0.28 mi
Catch MMA
Sports
0.31 mi
Ume Yoga
Sports
0.37 mi
Four Elements Fitness
Sports
0.40 mi
24 Hour Fitness
Sports
0.46 mi
Fitnesse - Old Oakland
Sports
0.47 mi
Average utility cost in California
In California, renters typically spend around $473 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $30 for internet to $155 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.
Electricity
$155
$155
Gas
$58
$58
Water
$114
$114
Sewer
$57
$57
Cable
$59
$59
Internet
$30
$30
Community reviews
How are these reviews collected?
Reviews summary
Hill Castle receives generally positive feedback from residents, with many appreciating the peaceful atmosphere, friendly neighbors, and convenient location near shops. Most residents report that the building is clean and well-maintained, and the staff and maintenance team receive consistent praise for their helpfulness. A few residents enjoy the sense of community, noting that neighbors are kind and look out for one another. For professionals and remote workers, the building provides essential amenities like bike racks, controlled access, and efficient appliances.
However, noise levels are a mixed point, with some residents mentioning issues with thin walls and noisy neighbors, particularly during late hours. Despite these concerns, long-term residents express overall satisfaction with their living experience at Hill Castle.
This summary was generated by AI, based on insights from user-submitted reviews. Point2Homes is not responsible for the original content of the reviews. Please read full reviews for more detailed insights.
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FAQs about HillCastle Apartments
When was this property’s information last updated?
The details for HillCastle Apartments were last updated 1 hour ago.
What floor plans are available?
HillCastle Apartments offers the following floor plan options: studio, one-bedroom.
Is HillCastle Apartments pet-friendly?
Unfortunately, HillCastle Apartments is not pet-friendly.
What neighborhood is this property in?
1431 Jackson Street, Oakland, CA, 94612 is in Lakeside.
What are popular apartment communities in Lakeside?
Popular apartment communities in Lakeside include:
Link Apartments® Four12, Eleven Fifty Clay Street, Channel House, 1200 Lakeshore, 4801 Shattuck.
How far is HillCastle Apartments from the city center?
HillCastle Apartments is approximately 13 minutes away by car from the city center.
What's the best way to get around the area?
The area around 1431 Jackson Street, Oakland, CA, 94612 is a walker’s paradise. With nearly all services and amenities close by, running errands on foot is a breeze. The area has excellent public transportation, providing a variety of reliable options for commuting. 1431 Jackson Street, Oakland, CA, 94612 is located in a biker’s paradise, with an extensive and well-maintained cycling infrastructure for seamless biking.
What childcare centers are close by?
Nearby childcare centers include Starlite Child Development Center, Family Bridges Lake Merritt Child Care Center, Small Trans Depot.
What schools are close by?
Nearby schools include American Indian Public Charter School Ii, AIMS College Prep Middle, Lincoln Elementary School.
What colleges are close by?
Nearby colleges include Lincoln University, Laney College, Bay Cities Bible Institute.
What are the price ranges for the units in this building?
Prices in HillCastle Apartments are at:
- $1,250-$1,575 for studios
- $1,650-$1,875 for one-bedroom units
How does this rent compare with rents in Oakland?
Rent in Oakland averages at $2,794, compared to prices of $1,250-$1,875 /mo at HillCastle Apartments.
Are there any other apartments around for the same amount?
Here are some apartment communities near 1431 Jackson Street, Oakland, CA, 94612 with similar rents: 4801 Shattuck, Jackson Haus, 123 17th Street, Preservation Haus, 226 ATHOL Apartments, Peralta Haus, Sycamore Haus, ArtHaus Terraces, 362 Jayne St, ArtHaus Linden.
Does the rent at HillCastle Apartments include utilities?
No, utilities are not included in the rent at HillCastle Apartments. Tenants are typically responsible for all utilities.
Are there any reviews or ratings related to HillCastle Apartments or its management company?
Yes, you’ll find reviews for HillCastle Apartments above—see what past and current residents have to say about living here.
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