1-Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt

As of July 1, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 57 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Lake Merritt, starting at $1,700/month. Listings are aggregated from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources and refreshed every 3 hours.

Lake Merritt is Oakland's signature — a 3.4-mile path around the lake, the Saturday farmers market, Grand Lake Theater on the north end, and weekend drum circles. Lake Merritt BART serves it directly. Rents are slightly above Downtown Oakland but still well under SF.

57 listings available — updated July 1, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours

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oakland west

$4,611/mo
1 bed850 sqft
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oakland lake merritt / grand

$1,985/mo
1 bed550 sqft
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oakland west

$3,481/mo
1 bed705 sqft
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oakland lake merritt / grand

$1,725/mo
1 bed
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oakland west

$3,006/mo
1 bed670 sqft
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oakland east

$1,800/mo
1 bed
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oakland lake merritt / grand

$1,925/mo
1 bed675 sqft
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oakland west

$3,826/mo
1 bed775 sqft
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Oakland

$2,095/mo
1 bed625 sqft
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

New Haus, 350 Newton Ave APT 21, Oakland, CA 94606

$1,858/mo
1 bed1 bath694 sqft
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

321 Athol Ave APT 1, Oakland, CA 94606

$1,795/mo
1 bed1 bath700 sqft
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

910 22nd Ave #6, Oakland, CA 94606

$2,025/mo
1 bed1 bath
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

Star Harbor, 1518 Clement Ave

$3,049/mo
1 bed
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

Panomar Luxury Apartments, 1100 Pacific Ave

$3,073/mo
1 bed
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

Link Apartments Four12, 412 Madison St

$2,691/mo
1 bed
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

Lakeshore Apartments LP, 1918 Lakeshore Ave

$1,950/mo
1 bed
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

19th Street Apartments, 629 E 19th St APT 103, Oakland, CA 94606

$1,845/mo
1 bed1 bath600 sqft
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

(undisclosed Address), Oakland, CA 94606

$1,950/mo
1 bed1 bath650 sqft
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

619 E 19th St, Oakland, CA 94606

$1,780/mo
1 bed1 bath700 sqft
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

(undisclosed Address), Oakland, CA 94606

$1,900/mo
1 bed1 bath
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Frequently asked

How many 1-bedroom apartments are available in Lake Merritt right now?

As of July 1, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 57 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Lake Merritt. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom in Lake Merritt?

Among current Rentomatics listings, 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Merritt start at $1,700/month, with an average of $2,247 and a median of $1,990/month. Prices reflect 57 active listings updated July 1, 2026.

How often are Rentomatics listings updated?

Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area rental sources. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.

Does Rentomatics show broker fees?

Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments.

What is Lake Merritt like?

Lake Merritt is Oakland's signature — a 3.4-mile path around the lake, the Saturday farmers market, Grand Lake Theater on the north end, and weekend drum circles. Lake Merritt BART serves it directly. Rents are slightly above Downtown Oakland but still well under SF.

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