Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Merritt District Oakland, CA from $700 (156 Rentals)

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535 30th St
$1,500 - $1,975
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535 30th St

535 30th StOakland, CA 94609
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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. Nook on Valdez has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,230. 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
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN AStudio,1BA$1,230
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
Oak VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,358
ArtHaus NorthgateFloor Plan C Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,368
Raymond Investments LLC.StudioStudio,1BA$1,445
530 24th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495
Vue De Lac ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,495
425 E 18th StStudio - Plan 8Studio,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt District, CA

As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Merritt District area is the $2.29 price per square foot D1 Model at Mariposa in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $5,495. The second greatest value Lake Merritt District apartment is the 1914 6th Ave Model at 1914 6th Ave, Unit #2 starting at $2,500 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Laney 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.
MariposaD13BR,2BA$2.29
1914 6th Ave, Unit #21914 6th Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
LESTER COURT, LLC3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.49
Telegraph Loftsslo f2Studio ,1BA$2.15
709 32nd St709 32nd St3BR,1BA$2.60
500 Merritt Ave, Unit APT 1500 Merritt Ave1BR,1BA$2.63
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Tudor Hall1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
Piedmont1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted1BR,1BA$2.71

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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 $1,499.

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

The cheapest apartment in Lake Merritt District is Oak Village which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Lake Merritt District costs $3,295.

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 35 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 $450 which is $2,845 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Merritt District.

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