
Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Merritt District Oakland, CA from $900 (11 Rentals)
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3004 Martin Luther King Jr Way

134 E 16th St

1607 2nd Ave
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626 8th St, Unit #3
Lake Merritt District, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Lake Merritt District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lake Merritt District 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,077 | $2,100 | $3,975 |
Lake Merritt District 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,567 | $2,500 | $5,200 |
Lake Merritt District 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,386 | $4,715 | $6,450 |
Lake Merritt District 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $950 | $950 | $950 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Lake Merritt District Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 $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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Claridge Hotel LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $815 |
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 | $1,289 |
Electric Lofts | Studio J | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
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 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 |
350 Vernon | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
1419 West St, Unit A | 1419 West St | 3BR,2BA | $2.19 |
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A | 1465 1st Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.81 |
2804 Adeline St | 2804 Adeline St | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
763 15th St, Unit Beautiful 2 large bedroom | 763 15th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 204 | 2445 Telegraph Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
659 Hillsborough St, Unit # 1 | 659 Hillsborough St | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Lakeshore Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,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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