
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (75 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

Channel House

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Atlas

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1900 Broadway

The Uptown

ReNew on Merritt

Eleven Fifty Clay Street

Mason at Hive
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Ora

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ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street

La Peralta

1200 Lakeshore

Lake Park Senior Living

Artizan

Alexan Webster

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Alta Waverly

1717 Webster

Lydian
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19th & Harrison

Forma

Tudor Hall

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

260 Brooklyn Basin Wy, Unit 424

1630 8th Ave

438 W Grand Ave, Unit 730

1004 9th Ave

1224 International Blvd

370 Grand Ave
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260 Brooklyn Basin Wy

350 Perkins St

801 Franklin St

1418 15th Ave

765 Rand Ave

7 Embarcadero West

Jackson Courtyard

507 Wickson Ave

Caspian

701 705 707 711 Jackson St Oakland CA 94607 HHL
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2208 Lakeshore Ave

park place apartments

Grand Lake Terrace Apartments

2208 Carroll St

629 E 19th St

ArtHaus Oakbrook

Euclid Apartments LLC.

Euclid Ave Apartments

1425 Harrison Street Apartments

415 Lagunitas Ave
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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 | $2,540 | $1,245 | $3,477 |
| Merritt 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,976 | $326 | $5,150 |
| Merritt 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,357 | $1,795 | $6,245 |
| Merritt 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,774 | $2,095 | $10,000+ |
| Merritt 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,010 | $1,820 | $4,200 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMerritt, Oakland, CA
Ranked #14
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 754 Studio Apartments in Merritt with rent ranges from $1,245 to $3,477 with an average price of $2,540.
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 $326 to $5,150 with an average monthly rent of $2,976.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Merritt cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Merritt range from $1,795 to $6,245. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,357.
How expensive are Merritt Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 153 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Merritt on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,095 to $10,245 - averaging $5,774 for the location.
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