
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (29 Rentals)
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La Peralta

Regent Darien Apartments LLC.

Raymond Investments LLC.

1900 Broadway

Jackson Lake Apartments

425 E 18th St

365 Hanover Ave

604 22nd St
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1560 Jackson St
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 | $2,189 | $1,245 | $3,780 |
Merritt 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,692 | $875 | $5,160 |
Merritt 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,703 | $1,745 | $6,369 |
Merritt 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,739 | $2,245 | $8,005 |
Merritt 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $1,492 | $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 |
Raymond Investments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Regent Darien Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,492 |
Tudor Hall | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Vue De Lac Apartments | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,545 |
The Alician Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
Jackson Lake Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
Euclid Apartments LLC. | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt, CA
As of April 10, 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 1231 E 19th St Model at 1231 E 19th St, Unit 1231 starting at $1,900 with a $1.58 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 |
1231 E 19th St, Unit 1231 | 1231 E 19th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
240 Grand | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Lakeshore Gardens | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.43 |
LESTER COURT, LLC | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
The Chase Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Lee St. 279 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
340 International Blvd, Unit 342 | 340 International Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Oxford Arms LLC. | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.54 |
696 Athol Ave, Unit 104 | 696 Athol Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
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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 $1,625.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merritt?
The cheapest apartment in Merritt is Raymond Investments LLC. which is listed at $1,545, while the average apartment in Merritt costs $4,505.
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 116 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 $848 which is $3,657 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merritt.
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