{"id":150758,"date":"2026-09-25T06:24:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T13:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/?p=150758"},"modified":"2026-09-25T06:28:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T13:28:08","slug":"oakland-ca-public-transit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/oakland-ca-public-transit\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you get around using public transit in Oakland, CA?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandca.gov\/Home\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.oaklandca.gov\/Home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oakland<\/a> sits at the center of the Bay Area&#8217;s transit map, which matters more than almost any other factor when you&#8217;re comparing apartments. Trains, buses and ferries all converge here, making a car-free routine realistic for a lot of renters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The city&#8217;s layout helps. The flatlands run on a grid of long north-south corridors like Broadway, Telegraph, San Pablo and International Boulevard, and most frequent transit follows those lines. The hill neighborhoods are a different story, with steeper grades, fewer routes and longer waits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide explains each mode, who it serves best and where the gaps are, so you can weigh transit access alongside rent and square footage before you sign a lease.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"cmw-key-takeaways\">\r\n\t\t<p class=\"cmw-key-takeaways__title\"><strong>Quick highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\t\t<ul class=\"cmw-key-takeaways__list\"><li>Oakland's transit network covers rapid rail, bus rapid transit, local and Transbay buses, ferries and regional trains.<\/li><li>Eight BART stations serve the city, from West Oakland to Rockridge to the Coliseum.<\/li><li>Many apartments in Oakland sit within a short walk of a station or a frequent bus line.<\/li><li>One Clipper card or contactless card works across nearly every operator, with transfer credits between them.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-rundown-of-oakland-public-transit\">Quick rundown of Oakland public transit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bart\">BART<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bart.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BART<\/a>\u00a0is the backbone of getting around Oakland and the reason so many renters here skip car ownership. Eight stations serve the city: West Oakland, 12th St\/Oakland City Center, 19th St\/Oakland, Lake Merritt, MacArthur, Rockridge, Fruitvale and Coliseum. All five color-coded lines pass through, with MacArthur and 19th Street acting as transfer points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why renters rely on BART:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Downtown San Francisco through the Transbay Tube, often in under 10 minutes from West Oakland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct connections to Berkeley, Richmond, the Tri-Valley, Fremont and San Jose<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An automated connector from Coliseum station to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Trains run roughly 5 a.m. to midnight on weekdays, with no overnight service. Most lines come every 20 minutes, with shorter effective waits toward San Francisco. Fares are distance-based and rose 6.2% on Jan. 1, 2026, to an average of $5.18 per trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/09\/public-transit-oakland-ca-1.jpg\" alt=\"A person using public transit to get around the city.\" class=\"wp-image-150763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/09\/public-transit-oakland-ca-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/09\/public-transit-oakland-ca-1.jpg?resize=500,208 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/09\/public-transit-oakland-ca-1.jpg?resize=768,320 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/09\/public-transit-oakland-ca-1.jpg?resize=150,63 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ac-transit-local-buses\">AC Transit local buses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.actransit.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AC Transit<\/a>\u00a0runs about 130 routes across western Alameda and Contra Costa counties, carrying roughly 160,000 riders on an average weekday. It&#8217;s the layer that fills in everything BART doesn&#8217;t reach: grocery runs, school drop-offs, medical appointments and the last mile home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What AC Transit buses offer renters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Frequent trunk routes on Broadway, Telegraph, San Pablo and MacArthur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct links to Kaiser Oakland, Highland Hospital, Laney College and Merritt College<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fares of $2.75 on Clipper or $3 in cash as of July 1, 2026, with a $6 day pass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One caveat: a redesign called Realign changed or eliminated 104 lines in August 2025, so check current schedules rather than an older map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tempo-bus-rapid-transit\">Tempo bus rapid transit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Tempo, listed as Line 1T, is the closest thing Oakland has to a surface metro: 9.5 miles and 34 stations from the Uptown Transit Center at 19th St\/Oakland BART down International Boulevard to San Leandro BART, with a BART connection at each end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Benefits of Tempo service:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buses every 10 minutes from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., with service around the clock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated lanes, all-door boarding and signal priority for much of the route<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast access to the dense, more affordable corridor through San Antonio, Fruitvale and Elmhurst<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With more than 17,000 weekday boardings, Tempo is AC Transit&#8217;s busiest route, and renting near a station buys you frequency most bus riders don&#8217;t get.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-transbay-buses\">Transbay buses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your job is in San Francisco but your apartment isn&#8217;t near BART, AC Transit&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.actransit.org\/transbay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Transbay network<\/a>\u00a0is the alternative. Fourteen lines make roughly 350 trips each weekday into and out of downtown San Francisco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Transbay highlights for renters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Neighborhood stops closer to home than the nearest BART station, including Grand Lake, Piedmont Avenue and Montclair<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arrivals at the Salesforce Transit Center, steps from the Financial District and SoMa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Park-and-ride lots at Fruitvale Avenue and Grand Avenue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A single ride is $6.50 and a 31-day pass is $234, which also covers local trips. Build in a buffer for bridge traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/09\/public-transit-oakland-ca-2.jpg?w=960\" alt=\"People using public transit to get around the city.\" class=\"wp-image-150765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/09\/public-transit-oakland-ca-2.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/09\/public-transit-oakland-ca-2.jpg?resize=500,208 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/09\/public-transit-oakland-ca-2.jpg?resize=768,320 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/09\/public-transit-oakland-ca-2.jpg?resize=150,63 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-san-francisco-bay-ferry\">San Francisco Bay Ferry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sanfranciscobayferry.com\/\">San Francisco Bay Ferry<\/a>&nbsp;leaves from the Oakland Ferry Terminal at Clay Street in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/us\/ca\/oakland\/jack-london\/\">Jack London<\/a>, reaching the Downtown San Francisco Ferry Building in about 15 to 25 minutes. A weekday route also serves Oyster Point in South San Francisco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why renters choose the ferry:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guaranteed seating and table space, which turns the commute into usable time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No bridge traffic and no tunnel crowding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A free Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle across the estuary, Tuesday through Sunday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sailings are less frequent than BART trains, so the ferry suits renters with predictable schedules or hybrid weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-capitol-corridor-and-amtrak\">Capitol Corridor and Amtrak<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Oakland has two Amtrak stations, Jack London Square and Oakland Coliseum, and every\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitolcorridor.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Capitol Corridor<\/a>\u00a0train stops at Jack London Square. The line runs 15 round trips on weekdays and 11 on weekends between San Jose, Oakland, Berkeley, Davis and Sacramento.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Travel times and one-way fares from Oakland Jack London:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n  <tbody>\n    <tr style=\"background-color: #f0e5f7;\">\n      <th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">Destination<\/th>\n      <th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">Travel time<\/th>\n      <th style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">One-way fare<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">Berkeley<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">15 minutes<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">$5<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">San Jose<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">1 hour 15 minutes<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">$17<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">Sacramento<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">2 hours<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px;\">$30<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For most renters this is a weekend and occasional-travel tool rather than a daily commute. Only seven of the 15 weekday round trips continue south of Oakland, and the Amtrak bus connection to San Francisco leaves from Emeryville, not Oakland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lyft Bike and cycling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bikeshare was renamed from Bay Wheels to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyft.com\/bikes\/bay-wheels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lyft Bike<\/a>\u00a0in July 2026. The regional system has more than 7,000 bikes and e-bikes at roughly 550 stations across Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville and San Francisco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Lyft Bike offers renters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A last-mile option between BART and neighborhoods like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/temescal-oakland-ca\/\">Temescal<\/a>, Pill Hill and Adams Point<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clipper card unlocking at docking stations, and e-bikes that make the hills manageable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discounted memberships through Bike Share for All for renters on CalFresh, Medi-Cal or PG&amp;E CARE<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Oakland keeps adding protected bike lanes, so ask whether a building has secure bike storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/09\/public-transit-oakland-ca-3.jpg?w=960\" alt=\"A person using a public transit bike to get around the city.\" class=\"wp-image-150766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/09\/public-transit-oakland-ca-3.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/09\/public-transit-oakland-ca-3.jpg?resize=500,208 500w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/09\/public-transit-oakland-ca-3.jpg?resize=768,320 768w, https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/09\/public-transit-oakland-ca-3.jpg?resize=150,63 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Late-night buses and paratransit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>AC Transit&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.actransit.org\/all-nighter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All Nighter<\/a>\u00a0buses cover the hours when BART is closed, with a transfer hub on Broadway between 13th and 15th streets. Line 800 crosses the Bay Bridge overnight, which matters for late-shift workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eastbayparatransit.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">East Bay Paratransit<\/a>\u00a0provides door-to-door van service for riders whose disability prevents them from using regular buses and trains, within three-quarters of a mile of an operating route. Oakland residents 70 or older, or with a mobility disability, may also qualify for the city&#8217;s OPED program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does public transit matter when apartment hunting in Oakland?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It matters a great deal, and the gap between neighborhoods is stark. An apartment in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/downtown-oakland-oakland-ca\/\">Downtown Oakland<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/rockridge-oakland-ca\/\">Rockridge<\/a>\u00a0puts two or three modes within a 10-minute walk. A place in the hills above Highway 13 might mean a bus every 30 minutes and a steep walk to reach it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When comparing listings, run through this checklist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>How far is the nearest BART station?<\/strong>\u00a0Under 10 minutes on foot is excellent. A 15- to 20-minute walk is workable if the route is flat and well lit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which AC Transit lines serve the block, and how often?<\/strong>\u00a0Check evening and weekend frequency, not just weekday peaks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Does your actual commute work?<\/strong>\u00a0Try the trip at your real departure time, not at noon on a Saturday.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Can you walk to groceries and a pharmacy?<\/strong>\u00a0Transit access means less if daily errands still require a car.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One thing to watch: Bay Area transit agencies face large operating deficits, and a regional sales tax measure called Connect Bay Area is on the November 2026 ballot. BART and AC Transit have published contingency plans with reduced service if it fails, so recheck service levels when your lease comes up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Renting with Oakland public transport in mind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Oakland gives renters an unusual range of options for a city its size, and most people end up using two or three. Ride a few before you decide: take BART at 8 a.m. on a Tuesday, catch a Tempo bus down International, then walk from a listing to the nearest stop and time it. Ten minutes of homework can save you an hour a day for the length of your lease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading custom-faq-title\" id=\"h-faq\">FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790340322810\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q: Can I live in Oakland without a car?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A: Yes. Renters in Downtown, Uptown, Jack London, Temescal, Rockridge, Adams Point and along the International Boulevard corridor manage without cars, though hill neighborhoods and parts of East Oakland are harder to navigate car-free.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790340329457\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q: Which Oakland neighborhoods have the best public transit access?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/downtown-oakland-oakland-ca\/\">Downtown Oakland<\/a>, Uptown,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/us\/ca\/oakland\/jack-london\/\">Jack London<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/temescal-oakland-ca\/\">Temescal<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/rockridge-oakland-ca\/\">Rockridge<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/apartments-for-rent\/west-oakland-oakland-ca\/\">West Oakland<\/a>\u00a0combine BART, multiple bus lines and walkable streets.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790340339326\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q: How do I pay for public transit in Oakland?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clippercard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clipper<\/a>\u00a0works on BART, AC Transit, the ferry and Capitol Corridor. Contactless bank cards and mobile wallets are accepted at BART gates and on AC Transit buses. Transferring between agencies within two hours earns a credit of up to $2.85.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790340358623\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q: How long does it take to get from Oakland to San Francisco?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A: BART takes roughly 10 to 20 minutes depending on your station, the ferry from Jack London Square takes 15 to 25 minutes and a Transbay bus varies with bridge traffic.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1790340367211\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q: Does Oakland transit run overnight?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A: BART closes around midnight, but AC Transit&#8217;s All Nighter lines, including Line 800 across the Bay Bridge, cover the late-night and early-morning hours.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oakland sits at the center of the Bay Area&#8217;s transit map, which matters more than almost any other factor when you&#8217;re comparing apartments. 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Transferring between agencies within two hours earns a credit of up to $2.85.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/oakland-ca-public-transit\/#faq-question-1790340358623","position":4,"url":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/oakland-ca-public-transit\/#faq-question-1790340358623","name":"Q: How long does it take to get from Oakland to San Francisco?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"A: BART takes roughly 10 to 20 minutes depending on your station, the ferry from Jack London Square takes 15 to 25 minutes and a Transbay bus varies with bridge traffic.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/oakland-ca-public-transit\/#faq-question-1790340367211","position":5,"url":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/local-resources\/oakland-ca-public-transit\/#faq-question-1790340367211","name":"Q: Does Oakland transit run overnight?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"A: BART closes around midnight, but AC Transit's All Nighter lines, including Line 800 across the Bay Bridge, cover the late-night and early-morning hours.","inLanguage":"en-US"},"inLanguage":"en-US"}]}},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2026\/09\/public-transit-oakland-ca.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150758","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3644"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=150758"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150758\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":150770,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/150758\/revisions\/150770"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/150760"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=150758"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=150758"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rentcafe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=150758"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}