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2401 Park Blvd unit 3aOakland, CA 94606
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La Peralta
184 13th StOakland, CA 94612
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Raymond Investments LLC.
1461 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
1532 8th Ave
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1408 21st AveOakland, CA 94606
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NEW 200 East 15th Street
200-220 E 15th StOakland, CA 94606
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377 Lenox AveOakland, CA 94610
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2625 Ivy Dr
2625 Ivy DrOakland, CA 94606
465 Bellevue Ave
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ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street
1510 Webster StOakland, CA 94612
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1420 Lakeshore AveOakland, CA 94606
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1529 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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1560 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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150 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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1900 Broadway
1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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Lakeview Towers
201 E 12th StOakland, CA 94606
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570 Boden WayOakland, CA 94610
1715 9th Ave
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Jackson Lake Apartments
1533 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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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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Artthaus SIX
825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
1630 8th Ave
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Hillcastle Apartments
1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Regent Darien Apartments LLC.
1505 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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2042-2046 International Blvd
2042-2046 International BlvdOakland, CA 94606
1607 2nd Ave
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2519 7th Ave
2519 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Vue De Lac Apartments
1600-1612 3rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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425 E 18th St
417-425 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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500 Zorah StOakland, CA 94606
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2208 Carroll St
2208 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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365 Hanover AveOakland, CA 94606
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123 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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Carroll Manor
2215 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
144 Grand Ave
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149 Montecito AveOakland, CA 94610
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The Lakemont
1520 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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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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Euclid Apartments LLC.
380 Euclid AveOakland, CA 94610
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Bella Haus
800 E 20th StOakland, CA 94606
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The Jefferson
581 18th StOakland, CA 94612
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Cameron Stanford Apartments
1426 Lakeside DrOakland, CA 94612
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Rossmore court
650 E 17th StOakland, CA 94606
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629 E 19th St
629 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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Commodore Apartments
1501 Madison StOakland, CA 94612
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375 Staten Ave
375 Staten AveOakland, CA 94610
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merritt Studio Apartments | $2,196 | $1,245 | $3,015 |
| Merritt 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,608 | $1,495 | $5,150 |
| Merritt 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,413 | $1,945 | $5,800 |
| Merritt 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,700 | $850 | $8,395 |
| Merritt 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,461 | $1,755 | $6,863 |
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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 $1,195. 1900 Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,485. 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 | $1,195 |
| 1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-09 Bedroom 3 | 4BR,2BA | $1,485 |
| Vue De Lac Apartments | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| 425 E 18th St | Studio - Plan 8 | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
| Raymond Investments LLC. | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| NEW 200 East 15th Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,645 |
| The Lakemont | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street | Floor Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Euclid Apartments LLC. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt, CA
As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merritt area is the $2.55 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at LESTER COURT, LLC in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $3,112. The second greatest value Merritt apartment is the 1914 6th Ave Model at 1914 6th Ave, Unit #2 starting at $2,700 with a $2.25 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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| LESTER COURT, LLC | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 1914 6th Ave, Unit #2 | 1914 6th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| 570 Boden Way | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| Tudor Hall | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Allegro at Jack London Square | Golden Gate | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| 2401 Park Blvd unit 3a, Unit Park Blvd | 2401 Park Blvd unit 3a | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| ArtHaus Oakbrook | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Bella Haus | Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
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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 $1,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merritt?
The cheapest apartment in Merritt is NEW 200 East 15th Street which is listed at $1,645, while the average apartment in Merritt costs $4,291.
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 54 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 $1,599 which is $2,692 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merritt.
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