Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Merritt District Oakland, CA from $700 (101 Rentals)

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property at 626 8th St

$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607
property at 150 Pearl St

$1,900

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$1,900
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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150 Pearl St

OaklandCA94611
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668 28th St
1 to 7 Bedroom Apartments

668 28th St

668 28th StOakland, CA 94609
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ArtHaus Northgate
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Northgate

2618 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94612

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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Linden
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Linden

1054 18th StOakland, CA 94607
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Ivy Haus
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Haus

1844 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Linden Haus
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Haus

2000 Linden StOakland, CA 94607
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The Alician Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Alician Apartments

1450 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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3301 Telegraph Ave.
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Telegraph Ave.

3301 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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359 Grand Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

359 Grand Ave

359 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610

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Electric Lofts
Studio Apartments

Electric Lofts

2415 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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530 24th Street
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

530 24th Street

530 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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Oakland
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland

787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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425 E 18th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

425 E 18th St

417-425 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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426 - 428 26th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

426 - 428 26th St

426-428 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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1130 30th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1130 30th Street

1130 30th StOakland, CA 94608
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443 Lee St
1 Bedroom Apartments

443 Lee St

443 Lee StOakland, CA 94610

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Lake Merritt District, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Merritt District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Merritt District area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Hotel LP. priced from $895. Northgate Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Lake Merritt District apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LP.SROStudio,$895
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
ArtHaus NorthgateFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,198
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
Ivy HausFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,316
ArtHaus LindenFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,348
The Alician Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN EStudio,1BA$1,350
Raymond Investments LLC.StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
ArtHaus ChestnutFloor Plan D Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,412

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt District, CA

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Merritt District area is the $2.17 price per square foot 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way Model at 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 2604 in the in the Ralph Bunche neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Lake Merritt District apartment is the Floor Plan I 4BR 2BA Model at Common MacArthur starting at $3,098 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Merritt District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26042600 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.17
Common MacArthurFloor Plan I 4BR 2BA4BR,2BA$2.82
3136 Union St, Unit 31363136 Union St3BR,1BA$2.81
Rowhaus2A2BR,2BA$2.86
635 El Dorado Ave1032BR,1BA$2.47
500 Merritt Ave, Unit APT 1500 Merritt Ave1BR,1BA$2.63
Tudor Hall1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
Piedmont1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted1BR,1BA$2.67
Ivy HausFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio ,1BA$2.39

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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Lake Merritt District, Oakland, CA

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California, including Oakland. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,412.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Merritt District?

The cheapest apartment in Lake Merritt District is 443 Lee St which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Lake Merritt District costs $3,849.

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 19 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 $784 which is $3,065 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Merritt District.

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