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$2,495/mo

2 beds1 bath760 sqft

Apartment for rent296 Lester Ave, Oakland, CA, 94606-1256

296 Lester Ave

Welcome to your newly updated apartment home! This two bedroom one bathroom unit comes with new laminate flooring, incredible natural light as well as one dedicated parking space. As you enter the unit you will notice the lovely renovated kitchen equipped with a brand new electric stove, dishwasher & combo washer/dryer. As you continue through the apartment you will be delighted at how spacious the bedrooms including their ample closet space. Tenant is responsible for: PG&E Owner is responsible for Trash, Water & Landscaping Credit Score: 661+ Contact management for parking availability If you both: • DO have a government rent subsidy AND • Are choosing to submit alternative evidence of your ability to pay rent to be considered instead of your credit history Please contact us for further information. *One (1) small cat or dog (under 25lbs) considered. To be considered, the pet must be spayed/neutered and properly vaccinated (proof required as part of the application). The City of Oakland's Fair Chance Housing Ordinance requires that rental housing providers display this notice to applicants: https://cao-94612.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/Fair-Chance-Ordinance.Tenant-Notice.10.5.2020.pdf This is a non-smoking property, including cannabis. **Move-in date must be 30 days or less from date of application submission.** *** Upon approval of the application, applicant(s) will have 48 hours to obtain utilities in their name(s) and renters insurance PRIOR to receiving the lease agreement. Approved applicants must sign lease within 72 hours of receipt of lease. Security Deposit in certified funds is due within 72 hours of lease signing. Tours will continue until a lease is signed. Each adult (18+) who will be residing in the rental unit must complete and sign an application, provide all necessary supporting documents, including a government-issued photo ID, and pay the application fee. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Submit a $50 non-refundable application fee, payable to Advent Properties, Inc. The application process usually takes three (3) business days after receipt of complete application, supporting documentation, and application fee. *One (1) applicant: 2.2 x the monthly rental rate in verifiable monthly net income is required. Two (2) applicants: 3.3 x the monthly rental rate in verifiable, combined monthly net income is required. Three (3) applicants: 4.4x the monthly rental rate in verifiable, combined monthly net income is required. Four (4) applicants: 5.5 x the monthly rental rate in verifiable, combined monthly net income is required. Five (5) applicants: 6.6 x the monthly rental rate in verifiable, combined monthly net income is required. Net income is calculated by taking the applicant’s take-home pay and subtracting the monthly debt service as reported in the applicant’s credit report. *Verifiable monthly income must be documented by the most recent two (2) months pay stubs for the applicant. Offers of employment must contain initial employment day within thirty (30) days of application, and the total salary stated in the offer of employment will be discounted to 60% to calculate monthly income. *If cash reserves are used to qualify, the cash reserves amount must be equivalent to the above income requirements for the duration of the initial term of the tenancy. The cash reserves must be in the applicant's account(s) for a minimum of six (6) months. Only cash or cash equivalents will be considered (e.g., CDs, money market funds, etc). Retirement accounts are not considered unless the applicant is of age for penalty-free withdrawal. *Each applicant must have a minimum credit score of 661+ (based on VantageScore 3.0) to qualify. Note, some properties have different credit score requirements, please refer to the advertisement for actual requirement. *Each applicant must have two (2) years of established credit history in good standing (e.g. no delinquency, collection, or other negative remarks). *No prior Evictions on your record. *A positive (not neutral) landlord reference from the most recent two landlords is required. *As a property owner or manager we do not discriminate in the rental of property on the basis of "race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, familial status, source of income, disability, veteran or military status, or genetic information". *Advent Properties, Inc. trusts that all material in the flyer to be correct and assumes no legal responsibility for the accuracy. All information is subject to change or withdrawal without further notice. CAL DRE#01897998

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Amenities

  • Air conditioning: Other
  • Dishwasher
  • Parking: Other
  • Washer & dryer: In unit

Neighborhood

296 Lester Ave, Oakland, CA, 94606-1256

Policies & fees

Lease length:Contact for details

Security deposit:$1,000

Amount refundable:Contact for details

Pets:N/A

Application fee:Contact for details

Screening required:No

Smoking:N/A

Utilities

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  • Cable/satellite
  • Electric
  • Garbage
  • Gas
  • HOA fees
  • Internet
  • Water
  • Sewer
  • Renters insurance

Property highlights

  • In-unit washer & dryer included
  • Spacious 2-bed, 1-bath layout with 760 sq ft

Frequently asked questions

Price and availability subject to change.