Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (49 Rentals)

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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Artthaus Grand
Studio Apartments

Artthaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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Vue De Lac Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Vue De Lac Apartments

1600-1612 3rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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Zorah Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Zorah Apartments

500 Zorah StOakland, CA 94606
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365 Hanover Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

365 Hanover Ave

365 Hanover AveOakland, CA 94606
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431 Lee St.
Studio Apartments

431 Lee St.

431 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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The Lakemont
Studio Apartments

The Lakemont

1520 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Room For Rent!
Studio Apartments

Room For Rent!

390 Euclid AveOakland, CA 94610
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629 E 19th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

629 E 19th St

629 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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375 Staten Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

375 Staten Ave

375 Staten AveOakland, CA 94610
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Rossmore court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Rossmore court

650 E 17th StOakland, CA 94606
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226 Athol
Studio Apartments

226 Athol

226 Athol AveOakland, CA 94606
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Lee St. 279
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lee St. 279

279 Lee StOakland, CA 94610
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1640 6th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1640 6th Ave

1640 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Merritt, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395
Regent Darien Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395
Tudor HallstudioStudio,1BA$1,495
Vue De Lac ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,545
Jackson Lake ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,595
The Lakemont0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,650
ANDYS at 1510 Webster StreetFloor Plan 11BR,1BA$1,650
19th & HarrisonS2Studio,1BA$1,660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt, CA

As of March 11, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
Lakeshore Gardens2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
LESTER COURT, LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.44
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
323 E 15th St, Unit 327323 E 15th St1BR,1BA$2.65
Lee St. 2791BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.39
340 International Blvd, Unit 344340 International Blvd2BR,1BA$2.80
Adams Point Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.74
696 Athol Ave, Unit 104696 Athol Ave1BR,1BA$2.69
231 Athol Ave231 Athol Ave1BR,1BA$2.71

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Merritt, Oakland, CA

Ranked #15

Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Oakland. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merritt Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merritt?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merritt is at Hillcastle Apartments listed at $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merritt Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merritt Apartment is $1,645 at Raymond Investments LLC..

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merritt Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merritt is starting from $1,795 at Regent Darien Apartments LLC..

What is the most affordable Merritt Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merritt Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Raymond Investments LLC. and starts from $2,295.

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