Oakland/Alameda

Consistently ranked as one of the top 25 cities to live in, Oakland and Alameda are known for having some of the best bay views, with miles of shoreline, great year-round weather, and one of the country's highest percentages of green spaces per capita. Whether you're looking for luxury Alameda apartments or community-style Oakland apartments for rent, Greystar offers a variety of living options in the area. Discover living in Oakland / Alameda with Greystar!

Oakland, known as "The Town," is home to a renowned arts scene and stands as the cultural center of East Bay. Despite being densely urban, the city also has abundant green spaces, estuaries, and lakes. Alameda, nicknamed "The Island City," offers a more laid-back lifestyle with its tree-lined streets and miles of shoreline.

Both Oakland and Alameda are well connected to the greater Bay Area. Oakland benefits from multiple BART stations, including 12th Street Oakland City Center and 19th Street. Alameda is served by AC Transit buses and the San Francisco Bay Ferry, offering scenic rides to San Francisco. For those looking at apartments for rent in Oakland / Alameda who commute to the surrounding areas for work, both cities provide excellent public transportation options.