
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (64 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Merritt area of Oakland with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


Portico Waterfront

Link Apartments® Four12

Eleven Fifty Clay Street

Channel House

Atlas

Rasa Apartments

SKAIA

1900 Broadway

Mason At Hive
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Fourth Street East

ReNew on Merritt

17th and Broadway

Webster Eleven

The Moran

Jackson Lake Apartments

La Peralta

1200 Lakeshore

Caspian

Lake Park Senior Living
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Lydian

Alexan Webster

Alta Waverly

Orion Apartments

The Uptown

Alice House

1717 Webster

19th & Harrison

Forma

869 MacArthur Blvd, Unit #A
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303 Lee St

238 13th St

1555 Lakeside Dr

Jackson Courtyard

507 Wickson Ave

1101 McKinley Ave

LESTER COURT, LLC

park place apartments

ArtHaus Oakbrook

2208 Carroll St
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629 E 19th St

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415 Lagunitas Ave

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Allegro at Jack London Square

The Landing at Jack London Square

Bell Uptown District
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 | $2,150 | $1,525 | $2,986 |
| Merritt 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,632 | $1,545 | $5,150 |
| Merritt 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,564 | $1,945 | $5,613 |
| Merritt 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,834 | $2,700 | $8,475 |
| Merritt 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,397 | $1,530 | $6,785 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMerritt, Oakland, CA
Ranked #17
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 755 Studio Apartments in Merritt with rent ranges from $1,525 to $2,986 with an average price of $2,150.
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 $1,545 to $5,150 with an average monthly rent of $2,632.
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 $5,613. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,564.
How expensive are Merritt Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 155 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Merritt on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,700 to $8,475 - averaging $4,834 for the location.
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