Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (1,315 Rentals)

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Residences at Lake Merritt
$2,046 - $3,284
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$1,952 - $3,190
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$2,046 - $3,284
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Residences at Lake Merritt

1940 Webster StOakland, CA 94612
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$2,511 - $5,371
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$2,505 - $5,365
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$2,511 - $5,371
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Atlas

385 14th StOakland, CA 94612
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Fourth Street East
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$2,536 - $4,733
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$2,530 - $4,727
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$2,536 - $4,733
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Fourth Street East

150 4th StOakland, CA 94607
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Alta Waverly
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$2,251 - $3,748
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$2,227 - $3,724
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$2,251 - $3,748
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Alta Waverly

2302 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Merritt, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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Merritt, Oakland, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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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 750 Studio Apartments in Merritt with rent ranges from $1,525 to $3,250 with an average price of $2,156.

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 $1,545 to $5,150 with an average monthly rent of $2,647.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Merritt cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Merritt range from $1,600 to $5,595. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,493.

How expensive are Merritt Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 153 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Merritt on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,995 to $8,475 - averaging $4,644 for the location.

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