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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Merritt District Oakland, CA from $700 (52 Rentals)
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Northgate Terrace
550 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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Hillcastle Apartments
1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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La Peralta
184 13th StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Chestnut
2432 Chestnut StOakland, CA 94607
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Regent Darien Apartments LLC.
1505 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Raymond Investments LLC.
1461 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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3238 Linden St
OaklandCA94608
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ArtHaus Jack London
233 BroadwayOakland, CA 94607
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1900 Broadway
1900 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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716 Sycamore St
OaklandCA94612
867-871 Mead Ave
OaklandCA94607
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Oak Village Preservation
801 14th StOakland, CA 94607
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Jackson Lake Apartments
1533 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
535 30th St
OaklandCA94609
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425 E 18th St
417-425 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
365 Hanover Ave
OaklandCA94606
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The Moran
570 21st StOakland, CA 94612
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2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr Way
2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94612
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Lake Merritt District, Oakland, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Merritt District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Merritt District Studio Apartments | $2,044 | $815 | $3,356 |
| Lake Merritt District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,623 | $875 | $5,150 |
| Lake Merritt District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,589 | $1,677 | $6,475 |
| Lake Merritt District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,346 | $2,195 | $8,000 |
| Lake Merritt District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,249 | $1,492 | $3,850 |
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Cheapest Available Lake Merritt District Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Merritt District area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Hotel LLC. priced from $815. 1424 Market St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Lake Merritt District apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Claridge Hotel LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $815 |
| 1424 Market St | 1424 Market St | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| Hillcastle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| ArtHaus Chestnut | B | Studio,1BA | $1,273 |
| Raymond Investments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Regent Darien Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| ArtHaus Brush | C | Studio,1BA | $1,376 |
| 3301 Telegraph Ave | 304 | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| ArtHaus Jack London | G1 | Studio,1BA | $1,428 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt District, CA
As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lake Merritt District area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit B in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Lake Merritt District apartment is the 1465 1st Ave Model at 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A starting at $2,895 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Laney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Merritt District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 2335 Market St, Unit B | 2335 Market St | 3BR,3BA | $2.22 |
| 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A | 1465 1st Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 2604 | 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
| 2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 204 | 2445 Telegraph Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
| Lakeshore Gardens | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| LESTER COURT, LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 2735 Chestnut St | 2735 Chestnut St | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Lee St. 279 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| 3301 Telegraph Ave | 304 | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Merritt District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lake Merritt District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Merritt District is under $1,428.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Merritt District?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Merritt District is 1424 Market St which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Lake Merritt District costs $3,903.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Merritt District?
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 144 regular apartments in Lake Merritt District 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 Lake Merritt District?
Cheap apartments in Lake Merritt District have an average cost of $802 which is $3,101 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Merritt District.
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Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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