
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (32 Rentals)
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200 E 15th St

Lenox Avenue Apartments

Jackson Lake Apartments

La Peralta
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425 E 18th St

1444 1st Ave Pl

The Moran

2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studios
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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 | $2,148 | $1,420 | $3,917 |
Merritt 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,589 | $800 | $5,150 |
Merritt 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,685 | $1,800 | $6,169 |
Merritt 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,105 | $2,300 | $7,995 |
Merritt 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $1,745 | $1,745 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Merritt Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merritt area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studios priced from $1,295. ArtHaus Grand has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,348. Here are the most affordable Merritt apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studios | int0x1ua | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
ArtHaus Grand | C | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
The Alician Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Raymond Investments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Lenox Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Vue De Lac Apartments | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
La Peralta | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Jackson Lake Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
1008 E 23rd St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,613 |
The Lakemont | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt, CA
As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merritt area is the $2.62 price per square foot 404 Webster St Model at 404 Webster St, Unit 5 in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Merritt apartment is the 402 Webster St Model at 402 Webster St, Unit 1 starting at $3,345 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the Laney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merritt apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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404 Webster St, Unit 5 | 404 Webster St | 2BR,2BA | $2.62 |
402 Webster St, Unit 1 | 402 Webster St | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
2440 12th Ave, Unit B | 2440 12th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
152 International Boulevard, Unit B | 152 International Boulevard | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Tudor Hall | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
Lakeshore Gardens | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
2125 14th Ave, Unit #25 | 2125 14th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Rossmore court | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
1844 7th Avenue | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
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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 Raymond Investments LLC. which is listed at $1,545, 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.
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