Uptown, Oakland, CA

Uptown Neighborhood Guide Oakland, CA

About

Uptown Oakland is a thriving and vibrant neighborhood in the heart of Oakland, California. Known for its cultural attractions and hip vibe, it's steeped in history and infused with contemporary energy. Uptown is home to the Fox and Paramount Theaters, and is bisected by the major thoroughfare of Broadway. It's conveniently located near Interstate 980 and the 19th Street Oakland BART station, offering easy access to the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

What You Will Love About Uptown, Oakland, California

  • Uptown Oakland is a cultural hub, featuring premier live performance venues such as the historic Fox and Paramount Theaters.
  • The neighborhood is known for its eclectic dining scene with many local restaurants and cafes.
  • The First Friday street festival, a monthly event that showcases local artists and musicians, embodies the spirit of the community.

What’s Nearby

Uptown is just blocks away from Lake Merritt, a popular gathering place for locals, and the Oakland Museum of California. It's also close to the heart of downtown Oakland, offering a myriad of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

The Rental Market

Rental prices in Uptown Oakland have shown considerable variation over the past year. The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment has been $2,887. Prices have ranged broadly from a minimum average of $2,773 to a maximum average of $4,377.

Rental Price Stability

The standard deviation of the average price, $590.82, indicates a significant fluctuation in rental prices. Thus, the rental market in Uptown Oakland has shown some instability over the past year.

Lifestyle

Life in Uptown Oakland is vibrant and culturally rich, catering to a diverse population of residents. It's an emerging hub for young professionals in the creative and tech industries. The neighborhood offers an urban lifestyle, with easy access to amenities, nightlife, and public transportation.

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Explore the Neighborhood

There are 878 restaurants, 185 grocery stores, and 65 parks within a mile of the Uptown neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    City Girl Farmstore

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Farmers Market, Grocery Store

    0.1 miles

    1740 San Pablo Ave

  • GROCERY
    Both Side Convenience

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.2 miles

    1627 Broadway

  • GROCERY
    Alexandra Market & Spirits

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store, Liquor Store

    0.2 miles

    1913 San Pablo Ave

  • GROCERY
    Manna Food Services

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.2 miles

    1611 Telegraph Ave

  • GROCERY
    Peoples Community Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.2 miles

    1814 Franklin St

  • GROCERY
    Food & Water Watch-SF

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.2 miles

    1814 Franklin St

Uptown Apartments and Rentals

239 Rental properties in Uptown, Oakland, CA.

  • Residences at Lake Merritt property

    $1,977+

    Residences at Lake Merritt

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    490–1060 Sqft

    5 Units Available

  • 1717 Webster property

    $1,930+

    1717 Webster

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    464–1391 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

  • The Lark property

    $2,063+

    The Lark

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2.5 Baths

    526–1401 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

  • Domain Oakland property

    $1,906+

    Domain Oakland

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    570–1239 Sqft

    9 Units Available

  • Lydian property

    $1,738+

    Lydian

    Studio–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    510–1578 Sqft

    6 Units Available

  • VESPR property

    $2,042+

    VESPR

    Studio–3 Beds • 1–3 Baths

    487–1896 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
17.7%
87.1%
utilities
17.7%
39.8%
food
1.5%
16.9%
transportation
3.8%
33.1%
healthcare
11.6%
21.1%

Uptown Demographics

people in their homes

Uptown Reviews

people smiling
  • Noise Late At Night

    No

    Say 3 of 3 renters

  • Near Downtown

    Yes

    Say 3 of 3 renters

  • Nearby Parks

    Yes

    Say 3 of 3 renters

  • Busy Streets

    No

    Say 2 of 3 renters

  • Area Has Litter

    No

    Say 2 of 3 renters

  • Near Grocery Stores

    Yes

    Say 2 of 3 renters

Uptown Transportation

walk bike and transit

Walker’s Paradise

97/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Biker’s Paradise

93/100
Bike Score®

Excellent Transit

85/100
2 bus stops, 1 train stop, 5 other stops

Trailways Bus Depot-olde chinatown uptown

Other

2003 Telegraph Ave

Uptown Transit Center

Bus Stop

451-499 Thomas L Berkley Way

19th Street BART Station

Train Stop

1900 Broadway

Source: foursquare.com

Uptown Schools

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32%
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West OaklandNeighborhood in Oakland, California----
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TemescalNeighborhood in Oakland, California----
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Piedmont AvenueNeighborhood in Oakland, California$2,185
32%
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South BerkeleyNeighborhood in Berkeley, California$1,925--
Jack London SquareNeighborhood in Oakland, California$2,384--
RockridgeNeighborhood in Oakland, California----
Cleveland HeightsNeighborhood in Oakland, California$2,500--
ChinatownNeighborhood in Oakland, California----
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7%
West EndNeighborhood in Alameda, California$2,869
1%
East EndNeighborhood in Alameda, California$2,200
7%
North HillsNeighborhood in Oakland, California$1,550
38%
Hoover - FosterNeighborhood in Oakland, California----
MerrittNeighborhood in Oakland, California----
PrescottNeighborhood in Oakland, California----
Lower BottomsNeighborhood in Oakland, California----
LongfellowNeighborhood in Oakland, California----
Downtown BerkeleyNeighborhood in Berkeley, California$2,485
28%
Ivy HillNeighborhood in Oakland, California$1,450--
SouthsideNeighborhood in Berkeley, California----
South ShoreNeighborhood in Alameda, California$2,200
7%
Claremont ElmwoodNeighborhood in Oakland, California$150--
Central BerkeleyNeighborhood in Berkeley, California$1,595
58%
West BerkeleyNeighborhood in Berkeley, California$1,995
16%
LakeshoreNeighborhood in Oakland, California$1,695--
NorthsideNeighborhood in Berkeley, California$2,295--
Bayfront and PeninsulaNeighborhood in Emeryville, California$2,309
18%
BushrodNeighborhood in Oakland, California----
LeConteNeighborhood in Berkeley, California----
WatergateNeighborhood in Emeryville, California----
Bronze CoastNeighborhood in Alameda, California$1,300--
Lorin DistrictNeighborhood in Berkeley, California----
North BerkeleyNeighborhood in Berkeley, California----
MontclairNeighborhood in Oakland, California----