
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (72 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Merritt area of Oakland with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


Residences at Lake Merritt

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Fourth Street East

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Eleven Fifty Clay Street

Channel House

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Atlas

ReNew on Merritt

SKAIA

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1900 Broadway
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The Alfred

The Moran

ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street

La Peralta

Lake Park Senior Living

Alexan Webster

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Alta Waverly

The Uptown

Lydian
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Alice House

1717 Webster

19th & Harrison

Forma

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500 Merritt Ave, Unit APT 1, Unit APT 1

801 Franklin St, Unit 1008, Unit 1008

340 Foothill Blvd

1240 E 12th St

247 4th St, Unit 301
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531-531 Merritt Ave

801 Franklin St

370 Grand Ave

848 E 28th St

1424 E 20th St

1401 Jackson St

765 Rand Ave

Jackson Courtyard

507 Wickson Ave

1101 McKinley Ave
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LESTER COURT, LLC

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2208 Carroll St

ArtHaus Oakbrook

629 E 19th St

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1425 Harrison Street Apartments

415 Lagunitas Ave
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 | $2,315 | $1,245 | $3,879 |
| Merritt 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,703 | $1,450 | $5,150 |
| Merritt 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,560 | $1,925 | $6,314 |
| Merritt 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,146 | $2,095 | $6,608 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMerritt, Oakland, CA
Ranked #16
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Merritt, Oakland, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Luxury Living Rating
This neighborhood has come to be one of our favorite luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like shared social spaces, lounges, pools, on-site concierge services, park access, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Luxury neighborhoods also often offer wood-burning fireplaces, raquetball courts, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Merritt
How much are Studio apartments in Merritt?
There are currently 752 Studio Apartments in Merritt with rent ranges from $1,245 to $3,879 with an average price of $2,315.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Merritt Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Merritt ranges from $1,450 to $5,150 with an average monthly rent of $2,703.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Merritt cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Merritt range from $1,925 to $6,314. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,560.
How expensive are Merritt Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 154 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Merritt on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,095 to $6,608 - averaging $4,146 for the location.
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