
Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (1,318 Rentals)


Portico Waterfront

Residences at Lake Merritt

Link Apartments® Four12

Eleven Fifty Clay Street

Channel House

Fourth Street East

Rasa Apartments
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19th & Harrison

1900 Broadway

1515 Webster St- Furnished Rooms For Rent

Ora

Alice House

17th and Broadway

Webster Eleven
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Caspian

Bel Aire Courtyard

1200 Lakeshore

425 E 18th St

La Peralta
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1717 Webster

Lydian

Forma

2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studios

The Uptown

The Chase Apartment Homes

Lakeview Towers Apartments
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Allegro at Jack London Square

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Merritt, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merritt?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merritt Studio Apartments | $2,236 | $1,195 | $4,027 |
Merritt 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,813 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Merritt 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,970 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
Merritt 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,799 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
Merritt 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $1,345 | $1,355 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMerritt, Oakland, CA
Ranked #15
Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States, including Oakland. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have a family with kids? Amongst all of the communities in Oakland, this residential neighborhood has come to be one of the best neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, and access to the best-rated education and schools for the kids to attend.
Outdoors Rating
For some, access to parks, paths, and trails is a must-have. Merritt is providing good access to parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Luxury Living Rating
This neighborhood has emerged as one of our preferred upscale submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like racquetball and tennis courts, luxury pools, on-site concierge services, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.
Pet Friendly Rating
Dog and cat owners, listen up! this part of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Merritt
How much are Studio apartments in Merritt?
There are currently 221 Studio Apartments in Merritt with rent ranges from $1,195 to $4,027 with an average price of $2,236.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Merritt Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Merritt ranges from $800 to $11,860 with an average monthly rent of $2,813.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Merritt cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Merritt range from $1,900 to $17,436. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,970.
How expensive are Merritt Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 137 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Merritt on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,500 to $17,546 - averaging $4,799 for the location.
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