Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,250 (34 Rentals)

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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Artthaus Grand
Studio Apartments

Artthaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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Oakbrook
Studio Apartments

Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606

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Montecito Apartments
Studio Apartments

Montecito Apartments

149 Montecito AveOakland, CA 94610
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431 Lee St.
Studio Apartments

431 Lee St.

431 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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The Lakemont
Studio Apartments

The Lakemont

1520 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Commodore Apartments
Studio Apartments

Commodore Apartments

1501 Madison StOakland, CA 94612
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San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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226 Athol
Studio Apartments

226 Athol

226 Athol AveOakland, CA 94606
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Room For Rent!
Studio Apartments

Room For Rent!

390 Euclid AveOakland, CA 94610

Merritt, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merritt Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Merritt?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merritt is under $1,650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merritt?

The cheapest apartment in Merritt is Hillcastle Apartments which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Merritt costs $4,398.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merritt?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 86 regular apartments in Merritt that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Merritt?

Cheap apartments in Merritt have an average cost of $705 which is $3,693 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merritt.

Expert Rental Resources

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.