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1461 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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La Peralta
184 13th StOakland, CA 94612
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900 MacArthur Blvd, Unit B
900 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94610
1408 21st Ave
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1732 6th Ave, Unit 9
1732 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street
1510 Webster StOakland, CA 94612
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2124 5th Ave, Unit Apt B
2124 5th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Alice Court
1529 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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1420 Lakeshore AveOakland, CA 94606
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Tudor Hall
150 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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321 Athol Ave
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1900 Broadway
1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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201 E 12th StOakland, CA 94606
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2350 Valley StOakland, CA 94612
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1533 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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377 Lenox AveOakland, CA 94610
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306 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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420 Staten AveOakland, CA 94610
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420 Burk StOakland, CA 94610
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1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469B
1465 1st AveOakland, CA 94606
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Victoria Park Apts Edmond
437 Perkins StOakland, CA 94610
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The Brooklyn (Furnished Rooms)
392 11th StOakland, CA 94607
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520 Van Buren AveOakland, CA 94610
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1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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1505 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Six
825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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2042-2046 International Blvd
2042-2046 International BlvdOakland, CA 94606
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Ivy Haus
1844 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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2519 7th Ave
2519 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Palmcrest
1125 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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134 E 16th St
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425 E 18th St
417-425 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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443 Lee St
443 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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2208 Carroll St
2208 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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Zorah Apartments
500 Zorah StOakland, CA 94606
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Mira Lago Apartments
365 Hanover AveOakland, CA 94606
359 Grand Ave
OaklandCA94610
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359 Grand Ave
359 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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Carroll Manor
2215 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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123 17th St Apartments
123 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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Montecito Apartments
149 Montecito AveOakland, CA 94610
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200-220 E 15th St
200-220 E 15th StOakland, CA 94606
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431 Lee St.
431 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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353 Grand Avenue Apartments
353-364 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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882 Cleveland StOakland, CA 94606
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The Jefferson
581 18th StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Grand
220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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Cameron Stanford Apartments
1426 Lakeside DrOakland, CA 94612
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629 E 19th St
629 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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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 | $2,573 | $1,245 | $3,903 |
| Merritt 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,871 | $1,600 | $5,150 |
| Merritt 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,065 | $1,945 | $6,174 |
| Merritt 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,799 | $2,095 | $6,748 |
| Merritt 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,668 | $1,802 | $6,926 |
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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 La Peralta priced from $1,245. Raymond Investments LLC. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. 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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| La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| Raymond Investments LLC. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| ArtHaus Six | Floor Plan D Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,498 |
| 443 Lee St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
| ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street | Floor Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,656 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,749 |
| 937 International Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Cleveland Properties (882) | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt, CA
As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merritt area is the $2.25 price per square foot 1808 E 20th St Model at 1808 E 20th St, Unit 3rd in the in the Merritt neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Merritt apartment is the 1 bedroom Model at Tudor Hall starting at $2,495 with a $2.77 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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| 1808 E 20th St, Unit 3rd | 1808 E 20th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Tudor Hall | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Oxford Arms LLC. | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| 340 International Blvd, Unit 342 | 340 International Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 937 International Blvd | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469B | 1465 1st Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| 2124 5th Ave, Unit Apt B | 2124 5th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
| 1523-1527 8th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 1537 8th Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.85 |
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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 $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merritt?
The cheapest apartment in Merritt is 443 Lee St which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Merritt costs $4,193.
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 34 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 $1,162 which is $3,031 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merritt.
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