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property at 2002 Linden St

2002 Linden St

OaklandCA94607

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property at 626 8th St

626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607

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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 LLC. priced from $815. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
Common MacArthurPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath - A4BR,2BA$903
Common JeffersonPrivate Furnished Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,195
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt District, CA

As of June 19, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2335 Market St, Unit B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.22
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
2031 Linden St, Unit Upstairs2031 Linden St4BR,2BA$2.33
2804 Adeline St2804 Adeline St2BR,2BA$2.27
404 Webster St, Unit 4404 Webster St2BR,2BA$2.74
2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 2042445 Telegraph Ave2BR,2BA$2.37
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.62
Euclid Apartments LLC.2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.52
The UptownA021BR,1BA$2.69
Lake Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Merritt District

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Merritt District?

There are currently 1592 Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt District, CA with pricing that ranges from $975 to $18,323. There are also 92 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Merritt District ranging from $950 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake Merritt District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Merritt District ranges from $950 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,613.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lake Merritt District?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lake Merritt District range from $2,295 to $18,323, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,695. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,715 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,265.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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