
Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Merritt District Oakland, CA from $1,300 (14 Rentals)
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2002 Linden St

1607 2nd Ave
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399 Bellevue Ave

167 11th St

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3058 Brook St

10 Moss Ave

3750 Harrison St
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1425 Lakeside Dr

626 8th St, Unit #3

455 Crescent St, Unit 112
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94 Bayo Vista Ave

3116 Adeline St
Lake Merritt District, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Lake Merritt District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lake Merritt District 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,936 | $2,295 | $4,200 |
Lake Merritt District 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,331 | $2,995 | $3,500 |
Lake Merritt District 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,888 | $3,100 | $4,715 |
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There are currently 14 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Lake Merritt District Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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. Lenox Avenue Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,145. 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 |
Lenox Avenue Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,145 |
Hillcastle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
ArtHaus Chestnut | B | Studio,1BA | $1,273 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt District, CA
As of May 13, 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 |
2804 Adeline St | 2804 Adeline St | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 2604 | 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
3319 West St, Unit 3319 West | 3319 West St | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
369 palm ave, Unit 26 | 369 palm ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
Lakeshore Gardens | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Lake Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
LakePark Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
3301 Telegraph Ave | 304 | 1BR,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 1629 Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt District, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $18,323. There are also 71 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Merritt District ranging from $1,378 to $4,715.
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 $1,378 to $4,715 with an average monthly rent of $2,842.
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 $2,295 to $18,323, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,995 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,257.
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