Amenities & Features

Indulge in community luxuries including a relaxing spa, first-class fitness center, or sunny outdoor deck. At our community, you can also enjoy a dedicated staff offering 24/7 concierge-style front desk service here to help ensure stress-free living.
Essex Apartments Features

Apartment Features

  • Central heating
  • Concrete flooring
  • Dishwasher
  • Double-pane windows
  • Dual bathroom sinks
  • Great views
  • Hardwood-style vinyl flooring
  • High ceilings
  • Juliet balcony
  • Keyless Entry

    Keyless entry

    Digitally grant access to your guests with keyless smart locks. 


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    Keyless entry
  • Kitchen pantry
  • Large closets
  • Open layout
  • Oversized windows
  • Patio/balcony
  • Quartz countertops
  • Smart Technology

    Smart home technology

    Enjoy the convenience of a smart device-enabled apartment home. You can easily control your apartment with a convenient mobile app.


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    Smart home technology
  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Storage closet
  • Ultrafast Internet

    Ultrafast Internet connectivity

    Our portfolio of Ultrafast internet providers offer speeds from 200 Mbps to up to 2 Gig. Take advantage of lower introductory prices when you sign up for a new service.


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    Ultrafast Internet connectivity
  • Walk-in closet
  • Washer and dryer

Some features available in select apartments. To learn more about our application process, pet policies, and more, please visit our Leasing Info page. Additional monthly fees apply for Internet.

  • Glass doors leading to balcony.
Essex Apartments Community Amenities

Community Amenities

  • 24/7 emergency maintenance
  • BBQ area
  • Bike storage
  • Club room
  • Controlled access
  • Dry cleaning services available
  • Eco-friendly community
  • Elevator
  • EV charging stations
  • Extra storage space available
  • Fitness center
  • Online resident portal
  • On-site retail
  • Parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Picnic area
  • Resident lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Smoke-free community
  • Spa
  • WiFi in common areas
  • Lobby with a sofa and chairs.
Community Parking Amenity

The Grand Parking

The Grand offers controlled access, multi-level garage parking & parking lifts for an additional cost. Parking spaces, if available, are $150 monthly per unreserved garage parking space. Reserved spaces in a single-car lift space, if available, are $175 monthly per space. A two-vehicle double car lift parking space, if available, is $200-$225 monthly. The community also includes two EV charging stations. Parking availability and pricing are subject to change without notice. Have additional questions? Our leasing team can work with you directly to find the best parking option to fit your needs.
Essex On-Site Retail Locations

On-Site Retail Locations*

  • Alamar
  • The Grubb Co.

*On-site retail locations are independent third-party businesses and services located within the community. Additional fees and services may apply. Essex and its subsidiaries do not endorse any on-site retail locations.

Pergola surrounded with lush landscaping.

Lake Merritt/Downtown Districts

Surrounded by parkland and city neighborhoods, Lake Merritt is one of the most unique urban spaces in the United States featuring a large tidal lagoon in the center of Oakland, California, just east of downtown.  

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