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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. Hillcastle Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. 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
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
3301 Telegraph Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,250
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 24BR,2BA$1,275
Electric LoftsStudio A & BStudio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt District, CA

As of August 04, 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 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Model at 350 Vernon starting at $2,795 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Harrison Street 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
350 Vernon2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.60
1419 West St, Unit A1419 West St3BR,2BA$2.19
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
2804 Adeline St2804 Adeline St2BR,2BA$2.27
763 15th St, Unit Beautiful 2 large bedroom763 15th St2BR,1BA$2.31
2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 2042445 Telegraph Ave2BR,2BA$2.37
659 Hillsborough St, Unit # 1659 Hillsborough St1BR,1BA$2.11
Lakeshore Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.23
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33

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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 1603 Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt District, CA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $299,500. There are also 86 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Merritt District ranging from $950 to $6,450.

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 $6,450 with an average monthly rent of $2,797.

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 $17,747, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,715 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,289.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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