Apartments for Rent in the Lake Merritt District Oakland, CA (1,653 Rentals)

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Lantana Uptown
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$2,258 - $4,491

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 7

Lantana Uptown

625 16th StOakland, CA 94612
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Atlas
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$2,896 - $6,366

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Atlas

385 14th StOakland, CA 94612
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The Broadway
$2,450 - $3,943

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The Broadway

3093 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
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Hanover Northgate
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$2,749 - $5,509

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Hanover Northgate

2450 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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1900 Broadway
$1,762 - $10,057

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1900 Broadway

1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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The Uptown
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$2,519 - $4,555

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Base Rent$2,519 - $4,555
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The Uptown

500 William StOakland, CA 94612
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Assembly
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$2,483 - $5,330

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Assembly

260 30th StOakland, CA 94611
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Alta Waverly
$2,700 - $3,403

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Alta Waverly

2302 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Lake Merritt District, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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Lake Merritt District, Oakland, CA

Ranked #6

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for San Francisco, California. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with kids? this neighborhood is a leading area for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, and great school districts for the kids to attend.

Outdoors Rating

Love the outdoors? Lake Merritt District is a highly-rated area of town for its parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This submarket is now ranked as one of our favorite higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, maid services, views, access to parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise furry friends? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Merritt District

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Lake Merritt District area of Oakland, CA?

As of today, September 09, 2026, there are currently 1,653 available Lake Merritt District apartments priced from $895 to $12,349, with an average monthly rent of $3,487.

How much are Studio apartments in Lake Merritt District?

There are currently 872 Studio Apartments in Lake Merritt District with rent ranges from $895 to $6,500 with an average price of $2,430.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Lake Merritt District Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Lake Merritt District ranges from $1,250 to $6,464 with an average monthly rent of $3,080.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Merritt District cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Lake Merritt District range from $1,910 to $6,095. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,099.

How expensive are Lake Merritt District Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 211 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Lake Merritt District on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,095 to $10,245 - averaging $4,284 for the location.

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