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

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The most luxurious Apartments in the Merritt area of Oakland with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.

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Fourth Street East
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$2,591 - $4,302
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fourth Street East

150 4th StOakland, CA 94607
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Atlas
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$2,856 - $6,156
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$2,856 - $6,156

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Atlas

385 14th StOakland, CA 94612
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1900 Broadway
$1,802 - $9,172
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1900 Broadway

1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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Alta Waverly
$2,581 - $2,682
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$2,581 - $2,682

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 6

Alta Waverly

2302 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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1808 E 20th St, Unit 3rd
$2,700
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1808 E 20th St, Unit 3rd

1808 E 20th StOakland, CA 94606
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property at 340 Foothill Blvd

$4,500

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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340 Foothill Blvd

OaklandCA94606
property at 428 Alice St

$3,450

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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428 Alice St
OaklandCA94607

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property at 1401 Jackson St

$2,845 - $3,345

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1401 Jackson St

OaklandCA94612
property at 275 9th St

$4,000

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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275 9th St

OaklandCA94607
property at 816-817 7th Ave

$4,590

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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816-817 7th Ave

OaklandCA94606

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Jackson Courtyard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Courtyard

210 14th StOakland, CA 94612
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507 Wickson Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

507 Wickson Ave

507 Wickson AveOakland, CA 94610
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Caspian
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Caspian

260 Brooklyn Basin WayOakland, CA 94606
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park place apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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2820 Park BlvdOakland, CA 94610
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Palmcrest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmcrest

1125 E 18th 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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629 E 19th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

629 E 19th St

629 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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Merritt, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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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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4.0
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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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