Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,800 (1 Rental)
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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 | $2,137 | $1,420 | $3,917 |
Merritt 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,592 | $800 | $5,150 |
Merritt 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,679 | $1,800 | $6,169 |
Merritt 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,056 | $2,300 | $7,995 |
Merritt 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $1,745 | $1,745 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merritt Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Merritt?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merritt is under $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merritt?
The cheapest apartment in Merritt is The Chase Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,020, while the average apartment in Merritt costs $3,939.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merritt?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 26 regular apartments in Merritt that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Merritt?
Cheap apartments in Merritt have an average cost of $377 which is $3,562 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merritt.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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