Apartments near Alameda, CA

“Absolutely historic hotel with underground, tunnels, and caverns dating Way before prohibition. What a huge ballroom in a Spanish Mediterranean style just incredible. They have absolutely everything you need there. They got restaurants and hair salons and barber everything on site. You don’t need to leave the hotel and if you want to stay longer, they have long-term stay units so everything is considered everybody’s everybody’s a very seems to be very happy with their unit and I talked to a few people so I recommend highly visited the Alameda hotel and take a little trip back in history to win. Everybody was drinking martinis.”

“Alex from the leasing office is so kind & helpful! He asked us lots of questions to see what we were looking for, showed us all of the options, answered all of our questions (and then some) and helped us find the best next apartment for us.”

“For the repair folks specifically, they do an amazing job. Quick, polite, and knowledgeable. I requested a repair last night, and they came and fixed it in less than 24 hours. My repair person was Eder, who was especially polite and quick. Issue was resolved in less than 15 mins after Eder first knocked on my door.”

“Wonderful property with a very dedicated and friendly team. Apartments are well-designed, well-equipped, and priced reasonably for the amenities you get. Julius and Stephanie at the Leasing Office are sooooo helpful with helping us make a decision when first deciding and for being in contact with all residents with updates relating to the property. Dave with maintenance also has got our back every time when issues do arise. The community here overall is also very laid back and friendly with each other, which is something that's a bonus, and people respect each other's boundaries like not abusing assigned parking, etc, which is rare from my experiences renting.

Big thanks to Stephanie again for helping us sort deliveries by floor in the package room shelves really make things so much easier despite so many residents calling Avalon home!

Definitely would recommend touring and leasing from them.”

“The place is a peaceful cut out in the middle of the Bay Area always clean quiet unless you live next to the dog park. Maintenance personnel and office employees are pleasant and efficient this place is a dream often there are community events and resident appreciation days. The pool. Jacuzzi and gym are inviting.”

“Jesus is BOMB.COM!!!! He was quick and efficient. Jesus saw small things that needed to get fixed while repairing what was on his list and fixed them...WHO DOES THAT!! Jesus does...”

“Great community with an excellent management team. Desmond was professional, responsive, and made the experience easy from start to finish. The property is clean, well cared for, and in a great location. Highly recommend checking out Aqua Via!”

“I’ve lived here about a month now and love it! It’s great living close to the lake and the staff is great, Isabella and Dominique have been so helpful with all my questions! I love having a balcony and modern appliances and the terrace is nice as well.”

“3 1/2 stars. I purchased a condo here last September. All and all, I'm quite happy living here but somethings have surprised me, considering the cost of the units and the high cost of the monthly HOA fee. As another reviewer here mentioned, cost wise, you should really consider whether it is better to buy or rent here.

In general, this is a building built in 2001, and the units reflect that. Both the bathroom and kitchen have lower end cabinets and fixtures. Due to this, if your used to something a little more high end, you'll most likely have to go through the process of applying to the HOA for replacing these. It's not exactly turnkey.

Another thing that surprised me was the antiquated/outmoded heating system (there is only heating). It's something that was installed, in each individual unit, when the building was built. It's a one of a kind system that's not easily replaceable. There are no instructions/manuals available for it. It's very expensive to run (about 3-times the cost of my previous heating bill, prior to moving here). Kind of crazy for a 900 something sq ft condo.

Then there's the units 7-smoke detectors, 3-hardwired. What the what!? Trust me, it's not at all fun when one goes off as it takes forever to figure out which one it is. I was told by engineering that for the hardwire ones, the whole unit has to be replaced (at my expense).

Also, when the building was originally built, it would have been great if they had installed a water block off for each unit. Whenever any unit has a plumbing repair/upgrade, the water for all the units need to be shut off for 3 to 4 hours.

I really expected a more high end unit and experience.

There are a couple of engineering guys on site, but you quickly learn all that they don't do, as far as the units are concerned. These guys are primarily here to deal with the building itself.

The front desk staff is great. It's always a pleasure interacting with them and they are very customer service oriented.

The main attraction to living here, for me, is being on the lake, with all that has to offer, feeling safe living in this secure building, and how well the building is maintained.”

“The staff at this establishment are both professional and helpful. In particular, I would like to highlight the exemplary service provided by Eduardoe in the maintenance department. Eduardoe consistently demonstrates a high level of responsibility and helpfulness, responding promptly to issues and efficiently resolving them.Additionally, Timothy from the leasing office stands out for his dedicated efforts to assist residents. He is consistently responsive and goes above and beyond to address any concerns or inquiries.Furthermore, I appreciate the friendly demeanor and thorough cleaning efforts of the cleaning lady. Her consistent attention to detail ensures that the building is always maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.”

“The staff at the Logan -- Mykaylah, Kierra, and Taylor -- have been extremely helpful, responsive and welcoming. An especially big shout out to Kierra, who was the contact person, guiding my daughter through the application and move-in process and was even there to greet her when she arrived. The apartment was in beautiful move-in condition and whatever little repairs were needed, the staff worked with maintenance to take care of them immediately. The Logan is a well-managed, safe and beautiful complex because of their leadership. Thank you!”

“I love Modera Berkeley. My apt is in a historical building but what's inside is not historic at all. Everything is new and well-maintained. Just a perfect combination for me. Staff is really nice and helpful. Location (i.e. proximity to UCB campus) is hard to beat. Can seem pricy at first, but it is worth every penny in my opinion.”

“My leasing experience with this building has been amazing from the very first day I met the property manager to the day I walked into my new apartment. The property manager is incredibly kind, caring, and always available to help with anything you need. They made the entire leasing process smooth and stress-free, and I truly felt supported every step of the way. I'm so happy to be a new resident here and grateful for such a wonderful experience!”

“I’m new to the area and to Channel House. So far things are going good. A few hiccups that are expected as a new tenant, but overall a great place so far. I’ll come back and update. ☺️”

“Lisa did such a wonderful job showing us available units. Her knowledge of the property was outstanding along with her representation of her home, Oakland, and the company, Windsor. She did so well that we filled out an application and have now signed a lease with Allegro. Great job Lisa!”

“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Matt.
He is consistently kind, professional, helpful, and genuinely a pleasure to interact with. Anytime I’ve needed assistance, he has gone above and beyond to make sure everything is taken care of quickly and properly.
Matt has a positive attitude and he treats residents with patience, respect, and genuine care. .
Having someone like Matt on the service team makes such a difference and is a huge asset to our building.
Thank you, Matt,
Esther and Luke :)”

“My wife and I recently were looking for an apartment in the Oakland area. We found the building manager, Heidi, to be accommodating, kind, and easy to work with in our process. Ultimately we chose to live in a different neighborhood that was more convenient for my commute to SF. However, we very much appreciated Heidi's responsive communication during our application process. Management was a bit more thorough than other buildings and we have high confidence this creates a strong sense of community in the property. We also got the sense that the building and residents are taken care of well by a management team. This isn't the case in all buildings from our research. In many ways, we were sad to not have moved in and if we decide to move closer to the lake in the future we wouldn't hesitate to choose this building.”

“It is a very quiet place to live, it has very good neighbors, it has a pool, the people who attend the place are very friendly, this is a very good place to live, in a very quiet environment, it is a perfect place for a couple to live.”

“Ja'rius was great! He showed us exactly what we need and explained in detail every step of the way. It is real pleasure when people know what they doing and treating their potential customers with care. Much appreciated and moving in this month.”

“I lived here for 5+ years and only moved to change cities. It is a charming place both in structure and people. All the neighbors are very nice, but the manager is outstanding!”

“This review is specifically for the new management staff here, led by Jose Romero. Compared with the former Greystar management, the improvement is like night and day. Jose is friendly, attentive and most importantly cares about his buildings and residents. Since Cushman and Wakefield have taken over I’ve seen more effort put into creating a positive experience for residents, staff and even vendors. I hope to god they stick around for everyone’s sake. Thanks Jose! You rock!”

“Was visiting a friend whom lives here.the grounds were quite clean as were the halls and the studio was a clasic loft style with banks of windows flooding light in at one end.”

“I recently visited the community on the fly, and I had such a great experience! The leasing team, Julie and Carly, were absolutely amazing – they made me feel so welcome and were incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. Although we’re looking to lease for fall 2025, we’re already certain this is the place for us. The whole vibe of the community was perfect, and with such a fantastic leasing team, I know we’ll be leasing here when the time is right. Highly recommend checking it out!”

“I move. A lot. So, I've lived in my share of apartment buildings. 1200 Lakeshore is, by far, the best managed building I've lived in. Everyone who works here is the best. They know the residents and their pups. Mrs. Hudson misses her neighbor, Christiana and her daily ear rubs. Maintenance is fast and seamless. The management is top-notch. They have events and doughnuts for morning commuters every once in a while. The front security staff are friendly and professional and the building is super secure. Proximity to BART and living on Lake Merritt is amazing. The spaces are large and open. The residents are also fantastic. Say hi to Maya the bulldog if you move in. She loves some love.Now, not everything is always perfect. The building is amazing, as I said, but the noise is a thing. I'm a city person so the sounds of a city aren't new to me. The units facing 1st Avenue are NOISY. If this is something that doesn't bother you, then you're golden. If you're sensitive to that, opt for a higher floor on the lakeside. It's in Oakland. There is crime. Like all cities. Don't complain about it after moving in and then blame the building management. Due diligence on your part makes life better.Yes, I really lived here. No, I'm not paid nor friends with the management or ownership. It's just a great place.”

“My wife and I have been living at Modera for a little over a year so far and we like it!Not only are we enjoying the fabulous location with all the restaurants, bars and public transport nearby; but also the brand new and stylish appliances in our home. Having an in home washer/ dryer was a huge plus for us when choosing the next place to live!The Leasing staff is always super friendly and helpful. Thanks for making us feel welcome no matter what. All in all a community I gladly recommend!”

“The management company is new (within the past year or two) and the rental manager, Rey, and the sales representative, Maddalena, are absolutely phenomenal. They are so responsive and made sure that our entire moving process ran smoothly. These guys are great! The new renovations are beautiful. So happy to be here.”

“I am not gonna lie you I was camping out near apartments that area someone or who stolen my phone there it was Verizon an that person think can used my phone I end up freezing it.An due fact someone people not nice there even traveler on Pennsylvania an see like California or not I like it but not the people bothering camper an had been threatening by the worker don't own that land when camping on sized not bothering anyone an they playing there cars waking people up when they have phone wake them self up not those homeless folk staying there longer is kind mess up alot cause I remember I was there even my other friends want camp another spot he travel also he from Pennsylvania a few of them I stay just deal with it turns out guy some people driving by looking at me an an talking bad thing about me even same cars in a month same week also almost same day an worst I dislike some college kids who like me but different like bothering travelers”