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Number of BedroomsNumber of BathroomsRent RangeSquare FootageName of Floor PlanUnit NumberAvailabilityNewly AddedView More Details
Beds Baths Rent Sq. Ft. Availability
1 Bathroom $2,450 1,440 7/1/25
7/1/25 $2,450 1,440Sq. Ft.
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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926 Chester St

Welcome to the Chester Street Lofts, where you'll find this fantastic 1,440sf, split-level, live/work condo/loft for lease — available July 1st! Nestled in the heart of West Oakland, this charming loft offers a tranquil living experience within... walking distance of the West Oakland BART Station. Housed in a converted 1954 printing facility, this 8-unit community is situated on a serene residential block surrounded by beautiful Victorian-era homes.

This unique one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo boasts a spacious 960sf downstairs living area with soaring ceilings, and stylish painted-concrete floors. The refreshed open-air kitchen is equipped with a gas stove, stainless steel appliances, lots of cabinet space, elegant granite countertops, and an area for seating — making meal prep and entertaining a breeze.

Up the stairs on the second level, you'll discover a generously sized, bright bedroom with hardwood floors, ample closet, and a creative office alcove, perfect for working from home.

The unit has in-unit laundry, is pet-friendly, and comes with off-street, gated parking, too.

For some leisurely outdoor time, the community has a serene on-site garden or make it out to the nearby Mandela Parkway pedestrian path and greenway which offer a scenic escape for runners, bikers, and walkers.

Features:

- 1,440 total square feet of living space
- Painted-Concrete ground floor (960sf)
- Hardwood second floor (480sf)
- Secure, automatic-gated parking area and space
- Ample additional street parking
- Intercom entry
- Cameras throughout the property
- Stainless appliances
- Dishwasher, garbage disposal
- Granite counters
- In-Unit laundry
- Skylights
- Slate bathroom
- Pet-Friendly
- Blocks from West Oakland BART

Additional Terms:

- Application and Screening Fee
- 1-year lease minimum
- Pet-friendly (Subject to HOA restrictions)
- Renter’s Insurance required
- Water, PG&E, Phone/Cable/Internet not included.
- Garbage included.
- No-smoking of any kind.
- No sublets or AIRBNB
- Subject to HOA Rules and Regulations
- Unit may not be used in such a way which would disturb other occupants in the community (e.g. by noise, smell, etc.) or produce undue wear or traffic on the unit or the premises.

Offered by:

Martin Kojnok, MBA | Realtor®
CORCORAN ICON PROPERTIES
DRE# 01941661

(Photos are from previous listing. Unit and premises are substantially in similar or same condition as shown.)

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Amenities

Unit Features

  • Bright/natural lighting
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dishwasher
  • Garbage Disposal
  • Garden/Yard
  • Granite Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heat - Central
  • Heat - Floor/Wall
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Loft
  • Refrigerator
  • Smoke-Free
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Community Features

  • Outdoor Rec Space
  • Walking/Jogging Trails

Laundry

  • Washer/Dryer in Unit

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Cats Allowed

  • Fee Not Specified

Dogs Allowed

  • Fee Not Specified

Parking

Unassigned Other Parking

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Intercom

Shopping Centers

7th Street CenterWalk: 4 min (0.2 mi)
Jack London GatewayWalk: 18 min (0.9 mi)
Ice HouseWalk: 23 min (1.2 mi)

Military

Oakland Army BaseWalk: 41 min (2.1 mi)
Oakland/US Naval Supply CenterWalk: 44 min (2.3 mi)
Alameda/US Naval Air Station AlamedaDrive: 11 min (4.6 mi)

Transit / Subway

West Oakland StationWalk: 4 min (0.2 mi)
12Th St Oakland City Center StationWalk: 26 min (1.4 mi)
12Th Street / Oakland City CenterWalk: 26 min (1.4 mi)
OaklandWalk: 36 min (1.9 mi)
19Th St Oakland StationWalk: 32 min (1.7 mi)
Lake MerrittWalk: 37 min (1.9 mi)
EmeryvilleWalk: 47 min (2.5 mi)
BerkeleyDrive: 9 min (5.1 mi)
San Francisco 4Th & KingDrive: 15 min (8.9 mi)
San Francisco Caltrain Station SouthboundDrive: 15 min (9.0 mi)

Airports

Metro Oakland InternationalDrive: 16 min (10.3 mi)
San Francisco InternationalDrive: 34 min (21.4 mi)

Colleges and Universities Nearby

Lincoln University, OaklandWalk: 30 min (1.6 mi)
Laney CollegeWalk: 44 min (2.3 mi)
Samuel Merritt UniversityWalk: 47 min (2.4 mi)
College of AlamedaWalk: 57 min (3.0 mi)

Parks and Recreation

Jack London SquareWalk: 32 min (1.7 mi)
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic TrailWalk: 32 min (1.7 mi)
Middle Harbor Shoreline ParkWalk: 37 min (1.9 mi)
Oakland Museum of CaliforniaWalk: 38 min (2.0 mi)
Lakeside Park Garden CenterWalk: 48 min (2.5 mi)

Ratings

Very Walkable

81

Walk Score ®

Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Good Transit

68

Transit Score ®

Out of 100

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

Biker's Paradise

99

Bike Score ®

Out of 100

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Busy

67

Soundscore â„¢

Out of 100

Traffic:

Busy

Airport:

Calm

Business:

Active

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