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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Merritt District Oakland, CA from $700 (67 Rentals)
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Hillcastle Apartments
1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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1900 Broadway
1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
1446 1st Ave
OaklandCA94606
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Oak Village
801 14th StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Chestnut
2432 Chestnut StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Jack London
233 BroadwayOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Ninth
685 9th StOakland, CA 94607
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La Peralta
184 13th StOakland, CA 94612
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535 30th St
OaklandCA94609
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Lenox Avenue Apartments
377 Lenox AveOakland, CA 94610
2715-2717 West St
OaklandCA94612
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425 E 18th St
417-425 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
874 Isabella St
OaklandCA94607
365 Hanover Ave
OaklandCA94606
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669 Oakland Ave
OaklandCA94611
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238 13th St
OaklandCA94612
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The Moran
570 21st StOakland, CA 94612
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152 International Boulevard, Unit 1A
152 International BoulevardOakland, CA 94606
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2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr Way
2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, 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 | $2,110 | $1,195 | $3,802 |
| Lake Merritt District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,773 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| Lake Merritt District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,840 | $1,895 | $10,000+ |
| Lake Merritt District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,929 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
| Lake Merritt District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,293 | $1,265 | $1,345 |
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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 Hotel LLC. priced from $800. Common MacArthur has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $903. Here are the most affordable Lake Merritt District apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Claridge Hotel LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Common MacArthur | Private Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath - A | 4BR,2BA | $903 |
| Common Jefferson | Private Furnished Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Nook on Valdez | FLOOR PLAN B | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Hillcastle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| 3301 Telegraph Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| 1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 2 | 4BR,2BA | $1,270 |
| Electric Lofts | Studio A & B | Studio,1BA | $1,352 |
| ArtHaus Brush | C | Studio,1BA | $1,376 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt District, CA
As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Merritt District area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit B in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Lake Merritt District apartment is the 1465 1st Ave Model at 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A starting at $2,895 with a $1.81 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2335 Market St, Unit B | 2335 Market St | 3BR,3BA | $2.22 |
| 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A | 1465 1st Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 2804 Adeline St | 2804 Adeline St | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| 871 27th St, Unit 871B | 871 27th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| 777 Broadway | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.59 |
| 2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 204 | 2445 Telegraph Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
| 659 Hillsborough St, Unit # 1 | 659 Hillsborough St | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Euclid Apartments LLC. | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| 323 E 15th St, Unit 325 | 323 E 15th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Lake Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
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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 $1,376.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Merritt District?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Merritt District is Common Jefferson which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Lake Merritt District costs $4,086.
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 75 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 $339 which is $3,747 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Merritt District.
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