
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (82 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

Eleven Fifty Clay Street

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Atlas

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1900 Broadway

The Uptown

ReNew on Merritt

Mason At Hive

Channel House
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Ora

The Moran

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ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street

Oak Grove - 351 Lester

La Peralta

Artizan

Lydian

Alexan Webster

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Alta Waverly

Lake Park Senior Living
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1717 Webster

19th & Harrison

Forma

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1808 E 20th St, Unit 3rd

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629 E 15th St, Unit 629 E 15th St

275 9th St, Unit 275 9th St., 3, Oakland, CA 94607

340 Foothill Blvd

1438 4th Ave

639

1240 E 12th St
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370 Grand Ave

1401 Jackson St

777 Broadway

350 Perkins St

1424 E 20th St

1018 4th Ave

1418 15th Ave

565 Bellevue Ave

275 9th St

816-817 7th Ave
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812 Trestle Glen Rd

Jackson Courtyard

507 Wickson Ave

Caspian

701 705 707 711 Jackson St Oakland CA 94607 HHL

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Palmcrest

2208 Carroll St

629 E 19th St
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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 | $2,573 | $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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Pet Friendly LifestyleMerritt, Oakland, CA
Ranked #15
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 751 Studio Apartments in Merritt with rent ranges from $1,245 to $3,903 with an average price of $2,573.
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 $1,600 to $5,150 with an average monthly rent of $2,871.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Merritt cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Merritt range from $1,945 to $6,174. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,065.
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 $6,748 - averaging $3,799 for the location.
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