Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Lake Merritt District Oakland, CA (91 Rentals)

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The most luxurious Apartments in the Lake Merritt District area of Oakland with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lake Merritt District, Oakland, CA

Ranked #5

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Eastern San Francisco, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, 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!

Luxury Living Rating

Lake Merritt District has now become known as one of the A-list upscale neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, proximity to great shopping areas, park views, easy access to green space, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Merritt District

How much are Studio apartments in Lake Merritt District?

There are currently 868 Studio Apartments in Lake Merritt District with rent ranges from $765 to $3,024 with an average price of $1,968.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Lake Merritt District Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Lake Merritt District ranges from $1,545 to $5,150 with an average monthly rent of $2,669.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Lake Merritt District cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Lake Merritt District range from $1,798 to $5,613. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,411.

How expensive are Lake Merritt District Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 208 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Lake Merritt District on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,495 to $8,475 - averaging $4,455 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!