Cheap Homes for Rent in Merritt Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,400 (6 Rentals)

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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$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt, CA

As of March 26, 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
637 18th St637 18th St3BR,1BA$2.50
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
323 E 15th St, Unit 327323 E 15th St1BR,1BA$2.65
340 International Blvd, Unit 342340 International Blvd2BR,1BA$2.67
Lee St. 2791BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.39
696 Athol Ave, Unit 104696 Athol Ave1BR,1BA$2.69
Rossmore court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merritt

What type of rentals are currently available in Merritt?

There are currently 1310 Apartments for Rent in Merritt, CA with pricing that ranges from $825 to $8,000. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merritt ranging from $1,450 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merritt?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merritt ranges from $1,450 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,501.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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