Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Lake Merritt District Oakland, CA from $2,295 (1 Rental)
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Lake Merritt District, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Merritt District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lake Merritt District Studio Apartments | $2,072 | $1,050 | $3,795 |
Lake Merritt District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,558 | $800 | $5,150 |
Lake Merritt District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,542 | $1,677 | $5,995 |
Lake Merritt District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,998 | $2,295 | $7,995 |
Lake Merritt District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,590 | $1,745 | $3,850 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Merritt District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lake Merritt District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Merritt District is under $1,420.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Merritt District?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Merritt District is Raymond Investments LLC. which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in Lake Merritt District costs $3,958.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Merritt District?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 92 regular apartments in Lake Merritt District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lake Merritt District?
Cheap apartments in Lake Merritt District have an average cost of $400 which is $3,558 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Merritt District.
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