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Claridge Apartments
634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
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550 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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685 9th StOakland, CA 94607
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2432 Chestnut StOakland, CA 94607
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1461 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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1925 Brush StOakland, CA 94612
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530 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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377 Lenox AveOakland, CA 94610
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801 14th StOakland, CA 94607
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184 13th StOakland, CA 94612
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437 Perkins StOakland, CA 94610
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392 11th StOakland, CA 94607
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1054 18th StOakland, CA 94607
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1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Nook on Valdez
2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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The Alician Apartments
1450 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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3301 Telegraph Ave.
3301 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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2415 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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1505 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94612
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426-428 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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1130 30th Street
1130 30th StOakland, CA 94608
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547 24th St
547 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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123 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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411 Fairmount AveOakland, CA 94611
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2801 Summit StOakland, CA 94609
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365 Hanover AveOakland, CA 94606
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2616 Harrison St
2616 Harrison StOakland, CA 94612
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Montecito Apartments
149 Montecito AveOakland, CA 94610
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431 Lee St.
431 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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1520 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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480 Crescent StOakland, CA 94610
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1510 Webster StOakland, CA 94612
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353 Grand Avenue Apartments
353-364 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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Northwood Court Apartment
407 Fairmount AveOakland, CA 94611
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612 Mariposa AveOakland, CA 94610
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581 18th StOakland, CA 94612
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420 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Merritt District Studio Apartments | $1,967 | $765 | $3,024 |
| Lake Merritt District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,670 | $1,545 | $5,150 |
| Lake Merritt District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,445 | $1,798 | $5,613 |
| Lake Merritt District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,412 | $2,495 | $8,475 |
| Lake Merritt District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,415 | $1,530 | $6,785 |
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There are currently 41 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Lake Merritt District Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 Apartments priced from $765. ArtHaus Linden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,198. Here are the most affordable Lake Merritt District apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claridge Apartments | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $765 |
| ArtHaus Linden | Studio C | Studio,1BA | $1,198 |
| ArtHaus Ninth | Studio/2Bedsplit 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,198 |
| Nook on Valdez | FLOOR PLAN E | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
| The Alician Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Electric Lofts | Studio G & H | Studio,1BA | $1,320 |
| ArtHaus Grand | B | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
| ArtHaus Chestnut | E | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
| Raymond Apartments | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan A | Studio,1BA | $1,408 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt District, CA
As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Merritt District area is the $2.78 price per square foot 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit B in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value Lake Merritt District apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Model at 169 Santa Rosa starting at $3,195 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Merritt District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2335 Market St, Unit B | 2335 Market St | 3BR,3BA | $2.78 |
| 169 Santa Rosa | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 152 International Boulevard, Unit B | 152 International Boulevard | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Tudor Hall | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Packard Lofts | Loft 1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.66 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Mariposa | B2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| Lakeview Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
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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 $1,408.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Merritt District?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Merritt District is Raymond Apartments which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Lake Merritt District costs $4,242.
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 49 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 $737 which is $3,505 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Merritt District.
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