About the room

Your own sunny bedroom in a 2 bd/1ba apartment in near Lake Merritt, Oakland. Now available for move-in.

Rent is $1,175/month for private, unfurnished room with closet and big windows, overlooking shared backyard.

I am the other tenant and you’ll share common spaces with me. Departing tenant from the original lease moved out to focus on personal matters. (You and I split the rent 50/50 from original lease.)

In our shared spaces, we have minimal furnishings. You’re welcome to decorate if that’s your thing! The living room has built-in cabinets for your storage (I’d like 1 shelf only). Small galley kitchen with good amount of shelves for your stuff. Gas range and oven.

Other costs: -Your split for gas/electric runs approx $50/month, Internet budgeting $30/month. -Landlord covers: water, sewer, garbage

Lots of other free amenities! Large washer and dryer (shared), bike storage, dedicated parking spot (you pay for EV charging).

What I’m looking for: The best fit is someone who also likes home to be a relatively quiet space to relax and reset. I prefer to keep common spaces somewhat tidy and take turns cleaning. Because of the layout of the apartment, prefer someone who does not have frequent guests.

Landlord requires you to be on the lease and provide $1,800 deposit. They run a background and credit check.

Lease is month to month. Highly prefer someone who expects to say for 6 months-plus.

Getting around the neighborhood and out to the City is easy and one of the top attractions for me! Bus stops for 12 and NL lines are a block away, 57 line is nearby, and 19th Street BART station is a short bike ride or doable walk away. Several grocery stores are walking distance including Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. It’s a lively neighborhood of restaurants and a few bars and other businesses. And Lake Merritt, of course.

If this may be a good match for you, please reach out. If this ad is up, the room still is available.

About the roomies

I’m a 40sF working professional in nonprofit project management. Before that I was a journalist. I work a hybrid schedule and have friends and hobbies outside the home. I truly enjoy having friendly chats with my housemate. I also acknowledge we have our own lives happening and do not need to be best friends. Other than listening to podcasts or music, I’m generally pretty quiet at home. I like to do basic cooking and a meal prep once a week. I don’t smoke and have allergies. Willing to accept outsider smoker if we otherwise get along.