Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt

As of July 1, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 98 apartments for rent in Lake Merritt, starting at $1,348/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.

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

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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

$2,350/mo
2 bed
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oakland west

$3,006/mo
1 bed670 sqft
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oakland west

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

$1,725/mo
1 bed
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oakland lake merritt / grand

$1,525/mo
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oakland east

$1,800/mo
1 bed
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Oakland

$1,614/mo
Studio251 sqft
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oakland lake merritt / grand

$1,595/mo
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Oakland - Oakland Estuary

$1,348/mo
Studio317 sqft
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oakland lake merritt / grand

$1,925/mo
1 bed675 sqft
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Oakland

$2,095/mo
1 bed625 sqft
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oakland west

$3,826/mo
1 bed775 sqft
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oakland west

$2,891/mo
Studio450 sqft
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Lake Merritt
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ArtHaus Oakbrook, 1221 E 20th St APT 301, Oakland, CA 94606

$2,623/mo
2 bed1 bath850 sqft
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Zillow

Your Next Home at 2044-2046 International Blvd!!, 2044-2046 International Blvd #21, Oakland, CA 94606

$1,450/mo
Studio1 bath443 sqft
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Lakeshore Apartments LP, 1918 Lakeshore Ave

$1,950/mo
1 bed
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19th Street Apartments, 629 E 19th St APT 103, Oakland, CA 94606

$1,845/mo
1 bed1 bath600 sqft
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(undisclosed Address), Oakland, CA 94606

$1,950/mo
1 bed1 bath650 sqft
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Frequently asked

How many apartments are available in Lake Merritt right now?

As of July 1, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 98 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 typical apartment in Lake Merritt?

Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in Lake Merritt start at $1,348/month, with an average of $2,460 and a median of $2,098/month. Prices reflect 98 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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