Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (32 Rentals)

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375 12th St

OaklandCA94607

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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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2519 7th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2519 7th Ave

2519 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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The Alician Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Alician Apartments

1450 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Grand
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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2208 Carroll St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2208 Carroll St

2208 Carroll 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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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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1008 E 23rd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1008 E 23rd St

1002-1008 E 23rd StOakland, CA 94606
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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 Lakemont
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lakemont

1520 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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240 Grand
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

240 Grand

240-244 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studiosint0x1uaStudio,1BA$1,295
ArtHaus GrandCStudio,1BA$1,348
The Alician Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395
Lenox Avenue ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
Vue De Lac ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,595
La PeraltaStudioStudio,1BA$1,595
Jackson Lake ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,595
1008 E 23rd StStudioStudio,1BA$1,613
The Lakemont0BR/1.0BAStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
404 Webster St, Unit 5404 Webster St2BR,2BA$2.62
402 Webster St, Unit 1402 Webster St2BR,2BA$2.58
2440 12th Ave, Unit B2440 12th Ave2BR,1BA$2.50
152 International Boulevard, Unit B152 International Boulevard1BR,1BA$2.20
Tudor Hall1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Lakeshore Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.06
2125 14th Ave, Unit #252125 14th Ave1BR,1BA$2.63
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
Rossmore court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.49
1844 7th Avenue1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.75

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merritt, Oakland, CA

Ranked #15

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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