Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (29 Rentals)

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Apartments in the Merritt area of Oakland with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.

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$2,946 - $6,217
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Atlas

385 14th StOakland, CA 94612
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1900 Broadway
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$2,836 - $7,563
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1900 Broadway

1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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Alta Waverly
$2,597
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Alta Waverly

2302 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Caspian
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Caspian

260 Brooklyn Basin WayOakland, CA 94606
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1506 4th Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1506 4th Ave

1506 4th AveOakland, CA 94606
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336 Wayne Ave
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336 Wayne Ave

336 Wayne AveOakland, CA 94606
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378 Belmont St
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378 Belmont St

378 Belmont StOakland, CA 94610
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1200 Lakeshore
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1200 Lakeshore

1200 LakeshoreOakland, CA 94606
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210 Athol Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

210 Athol Ave

210 Athol AveOakland, CA 94606
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123 17th St Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

123 17th St Apartments

123 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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Lakeshore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lakeshore Apartments

2122 Lakeshore AveOakland, CA 94606
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Carroll Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Carroll Manor

2215 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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Laconia Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laconia Apartments

1622-1624 Harrison StOakland, CA 94612
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Webster Eleven
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Eleven

1100 Webster StOakland, CA 94607
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Santana Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Santana Apartments

2220 10th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Lee Crest Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Lee Crest Apartments

265 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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777 Broadway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

777 Broadway

777 BroadwayOakland, CA 94607
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The Grand
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grand

100 Grand AveOakland, CA 94612
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Bell Uptown District
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bell Uptown District

1801 Jefferson StOakland, CA 94612
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Merritt, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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Merritt, Oakland, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merritt

How much are Studio apartments in Merritt?

There are currently 752 Studio Apartments in Merritt with rent ranges from $1,245 to $3,879 with an average price of $3,181.

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 $1,450 to $5,150 with an average monthly rent of $2,703.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Merritt cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Merritt range from $1,925 to $6,314. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,560.

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 $6,608 - averaging $4,146 for the location.

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