
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (74 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Merritt area of Oakland with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


Residences at Lake Merritt

1900 Broadway

Portico Waterfront

Eleven Fifty Clay Street

Fourth Street East

Rasa Apartments

Alta Waverly

ReNew on Merritt
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19th & Harrison

Ora

Alice House

17th and Broadway

Webster Eleven

Forma
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Bell Uptown District

The Moran

Caspian

Jackson Lake Apartments

1200 Lakeshore

La Peralta

1717 Webster

Lydian

The Uptown

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Allegro at Jack London Square

The Landing at Jack London Square

570 Boden Way

1025-1027 E 17th St

311 2nd St

240 Athol Ave
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2320 9th Ave

447 17th St

1555 Lakeside Dr

722 Foothill Blvd

718 Foothill Blvd
Merritt, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merritt?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merritt Studio Apartments | $2,263 | $1,250 | $4,041 |
Merritt 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,789 | $975 | $10,000+ |
Merritt 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,886 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
Merritt 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,984 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
Merritt 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $1,257 | $1,342 |
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There are currently 74 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMerritt, Oakland, CA
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA 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 221 Studio Apartments in Merritt with rent ranges from $1,250 to $4,041 with an average price of $2,263.
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 $975 to $13,142 with an average monthly rent of $2,789.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Merritt cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Merritt range from $1,650 to $11,342. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,886.
How expensive are Merritt Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 135 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Merritt on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,650 to $18,323 - averaging $4,984 for the location.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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