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Lake Merritt District, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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. Northgate Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Lake Merritt District apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
ArtHaus ChestnutBStudio,1BA$1,273

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt District, CA

As of March 29, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2335 Market St, Unit B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.22
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26042600 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.08
2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 2042445 Telegraph Ave2BR,2BA$2.37
Lakeshore Gardens2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
LESTER COURT, LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.44
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
Lee St. 2791BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.39
Rossmore court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.28
3301 Telegraph Ave3041BR,1BA$2.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Merritt District

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Merritt District?

There are currently 1617 Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt District, CA with pricing that ranges from $815 to $8,000. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Merritt District ranging from $1,450 to $6,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Merritt District ranges from $1,450 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,989.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lake Merritt District?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lake Merritt District range from $2,195 to $8,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,650 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,592.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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