4179 Shafter Ave #A · Apartment for Rent

Property Id: 2395810 Families and working professionals have been here for years. Neighbors say hi. Dogs get walked. Kids ride scooters. It’s peaceful and quiet, but never sleepy. Inside, the home is filled with natural light and features soaring 20-foot ceilings, oversized rooms, and a layout ideal for families or WFH couples who want true separation of space. It offers the feel of a single-family home without the maintenance burden. Tucked in the heart of Temescal, you’re steps from everything, yet far enough removed to feel calm at the end of the day. 1. Why People Love Living Here A Real Neighborhood: Close-knit block, minimal through traffic, familiar faces, and a daily rhythm of dog walkers and stroller walks. 2. Walkable & Bikeable: Located on a bike boulevard with a 98 Bike Score and 95 Walk Score. Most errands don’t require a car. 3. Exceptional School Proximity Park Day (2 min), Oakland Tech (3 min), Emerson Elementary (5 min), Oakland International (6 min), Duck’s Nest (9 min), Berkeley Rose Waldorf (12 min). 4. Prime Temescal Location - 5 min to Telegraph & Broadway (Whole Foods, Burma Superstar, Marufuku, Temescal Brewing, Poppy’s, Forma, Pizzaiolo, Burdell, Homeroom, Brenda’s, Blue Bottle, Kitava). - 10 min to Piedmont Ave (Fenton’s, Belotti, Commis). - 15 min to Rockridge Farmer’s Market, Trader Joe's, Market Hall. 5. Parks & Transit Temescal Pool (6 min), Studio One Art Center (6 min), MacArthur BART (10 min). Easy access to Joaquin Miller, Sibley, Lake Temescal, Downtown Berkeley, and SF. The Home - 3 bedrooms / 2 full baths - True primary suite - Hardwood floors & abundant light - Renovated chef’s kitchen (marble counters, stainless appliances) - Two updated bathrooms - In-unit washer/dryer - Central heat (Nest) - Excellent storage - Pet-friendly - Water & trash included Rent: $4,295 | 12-month lease | Street parking | Owner-managed Best suited for renters seeking a long-term home in a well-established Temescal neighborhood. We’d love to show it to you!