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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA

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Apartments Under $200

  • a city street with cars parked in front of buildings
    46
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    55 MACARTHUR BLVD, OAKLAND, CA 94610
    STUDIO $100+
    2 BEDS $964

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
    52
    Today

    2425 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,250
  • a tall building with a sign on top of it
    70
    Today

    1431 Jackson Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,250+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with a stove and a refrigerator
    29
    Today

    460 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $1,288
    1 BED $2,050
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,600

  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
    31
    Today

    2415 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,500+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and stainless steel cabinets and a refrigerator
    10
    Today

    3838 Turquoise Way, Oakland, CA 94609
    Income Restricted
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    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,541+
  • A room with a wooden floor and a ceiling fan.
    59
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    1600-1612 3Rd Avenue, 322 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,545+
    1 BED $1,745+
  • a kitchen with a sink and a window
    86
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    553 Sycamore Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,595
    1 BED $1,645
    2 BEDS $2,325

Apartments Under $1,700

  • A modern kitchen with blue cabinets and a white island.
    29
    7 days ago

    1510 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    1 BED $1,650+
    2 BEDS $2,150+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    39
    Today

    316 12Th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
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    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $1,800

  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a microwave
    82
    Today

    425 E 18Th, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,750
    1 BED $1,745
  • A living room with white furniture and a fireplace.
    16
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    612 Mariposa Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
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    1 BED $1,750
    2 BEDS $2,550
  • a living room with a fireplace and orange furniture
    53
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    238 13Th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,755+
    1 BED $1,999+
    2 BEDS $2,937+
  • a kitchen with a stove and a door to a closet
    Today

    377 Lenox Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
    STUDIO $1,795
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with a stove top oven and a window
    34
    Today

    414 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
    STUDIO $1,795
    1 BED $1,995
    2 BEDS $2,395
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Apartments Under $1,900

  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, a plant, and a painting on the wall.
    21
    7 days ago

    316 12Th St, Oakland, CA 94607
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    2 BEDS $1,920
    3 BEDS $2,295
  • a living room with couches and tables and floor to ceiling windows
    40
    Today

    2016 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,941+
    1 BED $2,276+
    2 BEDS $3,503+
  • A modern kitchen with a dining table and chairs.
    9
    Today

    1889 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,086+
    1 BED $2,547+
    2 BEDS $2,665+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
    12
    Today

    625 16Th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,092+
    1 BED $2,313+
    2 BEDS $2,795+
  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a table and chairs
    9
    Today

    1411 Alice St, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,202+
    1 BED $2,126+
    2 BEDS $3,018+
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  • A living room with a white couch and a red chair.
    Today

    169 Santa Rosa Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
    2 BEDS $2,695
    3 BEDS $3,195

  • More Rentals Near Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA

  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
    19
    Today

    671 Vernon St, Oakland, CA 94610
    2 BEDS $2,795+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and an oven and sink
    20
    Today

    832 Erie St, Oakland, CA 94610
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
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Getting around in Lake Merritt, CA

80 /100
Very Walkable
57 /100
Good Transit
65 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 80, Transit Score®: 57, Bike Score®: 65

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,288 and $4,439.

How many cheap rentals are available in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA on RentCafe?

There are 5 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA?

The average Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA cheap apartment size is 790 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA?

Cheap apartments in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA?

A cheap apartment in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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