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Secure indoor apartment bicycle storage room featuring concrete flooring, a bright yellow accent wall with vertical hanging racks, and black two-tier horizontal bike racks.

Secure On-Site Bike Storage at Fourth Street East

An easy, out-of-sight place to lock up your bicycle, keeping it protected and ready for your next ride.

Commuting by Bike in Oakland: What to Know

Oakland shines as one of the most bike-friendly cities in America, with flat terrain, supportive infrastructure, and an active cycling culture.

Roomy Walk-in Closets

Room for everything, in the heart of Jack London Square

A spacious private rooftop balcony at Fourth Street East featuring a large wooden dining table set for a meal with wine and candles. The open-air space is surrounded by a low gray wall, offering a view of the neighboring building architecture under a bright sky.

Private Rooftop Balconies

Upgrade your outdoor space with private open-air dining and exceptional views.

A bright, modern living room at Fourth Street East featuring a black leather sectional, wooden shelving, and a large oversized window showcasing a view of Jack London Square’s historic industrial buildings and city skyline.

Large Windows & Natural Light

Light-filled units with soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and great views.

Banner reading Jack London Square near palm trees

Jack London 150: The 2026 Sesquicentennial

Celebrate Jack London’s 150th in Oakland! Explore the waterfront’s 2026 evolution: from oyster pirate history to new retail wins and accessible streets.

An aerial, high-angle view of Fourth Street East apartments in Oakland's Jack London Square. The modern, mid-rise residential buildings feature a mix of grey, red, and burnt-orange facades with industrial-chic architecture and private balconies. In the background, the downtown Oakland skyline rises under a clear blue sky, illustrating the neighborhood's close proximity to the city center and its mix of residential and urban landscapes.

LIving in Jack London Square

The city’s most unique place to call home.

Stacked front-load washer and dryer tucked into a closet with louvered door at Fourth Street East apartment, set against light wood flooring and white walls.

In-Home Laundry Convenience

Every apartment at Fourth Street East has its own full-size, vented washer and dryer.

Evening view from the East Bay looking across the San Francisco Bay toward downtown San Francisco, with the Bay Bridge illuminated at dusk and city lights stretching across the skyline.

Getting to San Francisco from Jack London Square

Compare time, cost, comfort, and convenience of BART, ferry, or Bay Bridge.

White minimalist bike with a bright green rear rim leaning against a dark metal wall, with a person’s shadow cast beside it on the sidewalk.

Do You Need a Car to Live in Oakland?

Explore the most walkable neighborhoods, commuting options, and what life without a car really looks like.