Apartments for Rent in the Lake Merritt District Oakland, CA Under $1,500 (27 Rentals)

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668 28th St
1 to 7 Bedroom Apartments

668 28th St

668 28th StOakland, CA 94609
Student Housing
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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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Electric Lofts
Studio Apartments

Electric Lofts

2415 Valdez 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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Oakland
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland

787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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530 24th St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

530 24th St

530 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Brush
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Brush

1925 Brush StOakland, CA 94612
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Piedmont
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Piedmont

215 W MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94611
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3301 Telegraph Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Telegraph Ave

3301 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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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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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Common Jefferson
1 Bedroom Apartments

Common Jefferson

618 14th StOakland, CA 94612
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lake Merritt District, Oakland, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Merritt District

How much are Studio apartments in Lake Merritt District?

There are currently 866 Studio Apartments in Lake Merritt District with rent ranges from $895 to $6,500 with an average price of $2,424.

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 $1,700 to $5,150 with an average monthly rent of $2,709.

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 $6,268. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,885.

How expensive are Lake Merritt District Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 211 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Lake Merritt District on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,095 to $6,748 - averaging $3,672 for the location.

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