Cheap Homes for Rent in Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,400 (8 Rentals)

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$1,475

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1532 8th Ave

OaklandCA94606

$1,595

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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144 Grand Ave

OaklandCA94612

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$1,6001 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1408 21st Ave, Unit 102

1408 21st AveOakland, CA 94606

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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$1,6951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2625 Ivy Dr, Unit 10

2625 Ivy DrOakland, CA 94606

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$1,6951 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2625 Ivy Dr, Unit 3

2625 Ivy DrOakland, CA 94606

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$1,710

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Rentals

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1820 International Blvd

OaklandCA94606

$1,795

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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937 International Blvd

OaklandCA94606

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Merritt, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Merritt?

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Merritt 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$2,634	$1,710	$4,000
Merritt 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$4,012	$2,495	$5,529
Merritt 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent	$4,200	$4,200	$4,200

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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.

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Cheapest Available Merritt Apartments for Rent

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merritt area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at La Peralta priced from $1,245. Raymond Investments LLC. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,445. Here are the most affordable Merritt apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Priced From
La Peralta	SRO with Bath	Studio,1BA	$1,245
Raymond Investments LLC.	Studio	Studio,1BA	$1,445
Vue De Lac Apartments	Studio 1 Bath Apartment	Studio,1BA	$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt, CA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merritt area is the $1.67 price per square foot 1914 6th Ave Model at 1914 6th Ave, Unit #2 in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Merritt apartment is the 3BR/1.0BA Model at LESTER COURT, LLC starting at $3,042 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Laney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merritt apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Price Per Sq.Ft.
1914 6th Ave, Unit #2	1914 6th Ave	2BR,1BA	$1.67
LESTER COURT, LLC	3BR/1.0BA	3BR,1BA	$2.49
500 Merritt Ave, Unit APT 1	500 Merritt Ave	1BR,1BA	$2.63
Tudor Hall	1 bedroom	1BR,1BA	$2.77
Allegro at Jack London Square	Golden Gate	1BR,1BA	$2.72
Oxford Arms LLC.	3 Bedroom	3BR,1BA	$2.86
Alice Court	1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath	1BR,1BA	$2.33
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469B	1465 1st Ave	2BR,1BA	$2.99
LakePark Apartments	0BR/1.0BA	Studio ,1BA	$3.00
Bella Haus	Floor Plan B 1BR 1BA	1BR,1BA	$2.83

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merritt

What type of rentals are currently available in Merritt?

There are currently 1303 Apartments for Rent in Merritt, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,245 to $8,395. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merritt ranging from $1,475 to $5,529.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merritt?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merritt ranges from $1,475 to $5,529 with an average monthly rent of $3,036.

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