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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (68 Rentals)
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Hillcastle Apartments
1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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from $1,245Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
La Peralta
184 13th StOakland, CA 94612
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from $1,345Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
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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from $1,595Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Jackson Lake Apartments
1533 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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900 MacArthur Blvd, Unit B
900 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94610
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425 E 18th St
417-425 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606
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1900 Broadway
1900 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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365 Hanover Ave
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The Moran
570 21st StOakland, CA 94612
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604 22nd St
OaklandCA94612
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Residences at Lake Merritt
1940 Webster StOakland, CA 94612
323 Hanover Ave
OaklandCA94606
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152 International Boulevard, Unit 1A
152 International BoulevardOakland, CA 94606
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The Uptown
500 William StOakland, CA 94612
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Lydian
238 13th StOakland, CA 94612
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Lakeview Towers Apartments
201 E 12th StOakland, CA 94606
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Webster Eleven
1100 Webster StOakland, CA 94607
342 E 15th St
OaklandCA94606
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Eleven Fifty Clay Street
1150 Clay StOakland, CA 94612
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19th & Harrison
1889 Harrison StOakland, CA 94612
1238 2nd Ave
OaklandCA94606
1 Excelsior Ct
OaklandCA94610
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Merritt, Oakland, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merritt?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Merritt Studio Apartments | $2,093 | $825 | $4,108 |
| Merritt 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,667 | $875 | $5,150 |
| Merritt 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,747 | $1,795 | $6,689 |
| Merritt 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,971 | $2,800 | $8,000 |
| Merritt 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,005 | $1,635 | $2,215 |
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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 Hillcastle Apartments priced from $1,200. La Peralta has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here are the most affordable Merritt apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Hillcastle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| Regent Darien Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| Raymond Investments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Tudor Hall | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Vue De Lac Apartments | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
| Jackson Lake Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Euclid Apartments LLC. | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,645 |
| The Lakemont | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt, CA
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merritt area is the $1.81 price per square foot 1465 1st Ave Model at 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Merritt apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Lakeshore Gardens starting at $2,495 with a $2.43 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. |
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| 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A | 1465 1st Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Lakeshore Gardens | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
| LESTER COURT, LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 637 18th St | 637 18th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| The Chase Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| 323 E 15th St, Unit 327 | 323 E 15th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Lee St. 279 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Adams Point Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 696 Athol Ave, Unit 104 | 696 Athol Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| 231 Athol Ave | 231 Athol Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merritt Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Merritt?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merritt is under $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merritt?
The cheapest apartment in Merritt is Raymond Investments LLC. which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Merritt costs $4,546.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merritt?
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 6,341 regular apartments in Merritt 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 Merritt?
Cheap apartments in Merritt have an average cost of $890 which is $3,656 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merritt.
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