
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA (142 Rentals)
Apartments in the Merritt area of Oakland with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


Portico Waterfront

1900 Broadway

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Eleven Fifty Clay Street

Fourth Street East

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Alta Waverly
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Ora

Alice House

17th and Broadway

Webster Eleven
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Forma

The Moran

Bell Uptown District

316 12th Street

Caspian

1200 Lakeshore

1717 Webster

Lydian

Allegro at Jack London Square
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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 | $2,179 | $1,245 | $3,507 |
Merritt 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,706 | $975 | $10,000+ |
Merritt 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,878 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
Merritt 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,788 | $2,650 | $10,000+ |
Merritt 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,325 | $1,332 | $4,350 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merritt
How much are Studio apartments in Merritt?
There are currently 221 Studio Apartments in Merritt with rent ranges from $1,145 to $3,507 with an average price of $3,175.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Merritt Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Merritt ranges from $975 to $13,866 with an average monthly rent of $2,706.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Merritt cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Merritt range from $1,800 to $13,118. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,878.
How expensive are Merritt Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 137 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Merritt on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,650 to $18,323 - averaging $4,788 for the location.
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