Apartments for Rent in the Lake Merritt District Oakland, CA (1,653 Rentals) Page 2 of 34

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property at 438 W Grand Ave
$3,795

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,795

Total Monthly Price$3,795
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

438 W Grand Ave, Unit 730

438 W Grand Ave
OaklandCA94612
  • Smoke Free
property at 655 12th St
$2,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,950

Total Monthly Price$2,950
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

655 12th St, Unit 655 12th St

655 12th St
OaklandCA94607
property at 901 Jefferson St
$3,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,800

Total Monthly Price$3,800
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 5
Furnished

901 Jefferson St, Unit 210

901 Jefferson St
OaklandCA94607
  • Smoke Free
property at 912 Oak St
$3,650

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$3,650

Total Monthly Price$3,650
2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now

912 Oak St

OaklandCA94607
  • Smoke Free
property at 455 Crescent St
$2,950

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,950

Total Monthly Price$2,950
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1

455 Crescent St, Unit Grand Lake Condo

455 Crescent St
OaklandCA94610

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property at 827 30th St
$2,995

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$2,995

Total Monthly Price$2,995
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

827 30th St, Unit A

827 30th St
OaklandCA94608
property at 626 8th St
$1,895
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607
  • Smoke Free
property at 158 Uptown Cir
$4,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$4,200

Total Monthly Price$4,200
3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 15
Furnished

158 Uptown Cir, Unit 158

158 Uptown Cir
OaklandCA94607
property at 377 Orange St
$2,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
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377 Orange St
OaklandCA94610
property at 321 Athol Ave
$1,750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

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321 Athol Ave
OaklandCA94606
property at 716 Sycamore St
$2,495 - $2,995
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now

716 Sycamore St

OaklandCA94612

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Merritt District

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Lake Merritt District area of Oakland, CA?

As of today, September 09, 2026, there are currently 1,653 available Lake Merritt District apartments priced from $895 to $12,349, with an average monthly rent of $3,487.

How much are Studio apartments in Lake Merritt District?

There are currently 872 Studio Apartments in Lake Merritt District with rent ranges from $895 to $6,500 with an average price of $2,430.

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 $1,250 to $6,464 with an average monthly rent of $3,080.

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 $1,910 to $6,095. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,099.

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 $10,245 - averaging $4,284 for the location.

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