Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $456 (99 Rentals)

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Fourth Street East
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$456 - $4,353
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fourth Street East

150 4th StOakland, CA 94607
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1900 Broadway
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$1,820 - $9,334
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1900 Broadway

1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Six
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Six

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Ivy Haus
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Haus

1844 7th AveOakland, CA 94606

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2519 7th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2519 7th Ave

2519 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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359 Grand Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

359 Grand Ave

359 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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425 E 18th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

425 E 18th St

417-425 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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Zorah Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Zorah Apartments

500 Zorah StOakland, CA 94606
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2208 Carroll St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2208 Carroll St

2208 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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Carroll Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Carroll Manor

2215 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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123 17th St Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

123 17th St Apartments

123 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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Montecito Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montecito Apartments

149 Montecito AveOakland, CA 94610
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431 Lee St.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

431 Lee St.

431 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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The Jefferson
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Jefferson

581 18th StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Grand
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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629 E 19th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

629 E 19th St

629 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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The Westlake
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Westlake

1560 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Commodore Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Commodore Apartments

1501 Madison StOakland, CA 94612
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Merritt, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merritt Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merritt area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fourth Street East priced from $456. ArtHaus Six has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,528. Here are the most affordable Merritt apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fourth Street EastThe Franklin1BR,1BA$456
ArtHaus SixFloor Plan B Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,528
The Chase Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,706
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,749
Regent Darien Apartments LLC.1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
937 International Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,795
LakePark Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,800
Lakeview Towers1x11BR,1BA$1,808

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt, CA

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merritt area is the $2.37 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Model at Mason at Hive in the in the Ralph Bunche neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Merritt apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 2208 Lakeshore Ave starting at $2,995 with a $2.72 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mason at Hive3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms3BR,3BA$2.37
2208 Lakeshore Ave2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.72
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.46
Lake Park Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
937 International Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.47
2124 5th Ave, Unit Apt B2124 5th Ave1BR,1BA$2.52
1523-1527 8th Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.85
1537 8th Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.92
850 6th Ave, Unit A850 6th Ave1BR,1BA$2.91

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Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Oakland. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merritt Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merritt?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merritt is at ArtHaus Six listed at $1,528.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merritt Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merritt Apartment is $456 at Fourth Street East.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merritt Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merritt is starting from $1,795 at 937 International Blvd.

What is the most affordable Merritt Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merritt Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Mason at Hive and starts from $3,600.

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