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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA

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1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA. 68 Rentals Available
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    226-230 Orange Street, Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $2,145
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    295 29Th Street, Oakland, CA 94611
    1 BED $2,356+
  • the stairs leading up to an apartment building with a door
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    739 Jean St., Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $2,400
  • a living room with white walls and wood floors and a bookshelf
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    240 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $2,195
  • a living room with a couch
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    406 Van Buren Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $1,980+
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  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    630 Mariposa Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $2,195
  • a living room with a white couch and a table
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    276 Adams Street, Oakland, CA 94606
    1 BED $1,995+
  • an empty living room with white walls and wood flooring
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    257 Vernon Street, Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $2,245
  • a living room with a black couch and a television
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    265 Vernon Street Apartments, Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $1,675+
  • a large kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    472 Jean Street, Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $2,045
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances and a window
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    362 Jayne Street, Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $2,545
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    612 Mariposa Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $1,925
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    356 Jayne Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
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  • a kitchen with black counter tops and white cabinets
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    859 Warfield Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $2,250
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a window
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    417 Staten Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $1,500

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  • a living room with large windows and a table and chairs
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    312 24Th St., Oakland, CA 94612
    1 BED $2,247+
  • a living room with a large window and a couch and a table
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    2302 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a sink and a window
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    35 & 43 Monte Vista Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
    1 BED $1,995
  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    444 28Th Street, Oakland, CA 94609
    1 BED $1,657+
  • our living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    100 Monte Cresta Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
    1 BED $2,445+
  • an overhead view of a kitchen with a microwave and a washer and dryer
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    16 Monte Vista Avenue, Oakland, CA 94611
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  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances
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    450 28Th Street, Oakland, CA 94609
    1 BED $1,657+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    454 34Th Street, Oakland, CA 94609
    1 BED $1,873+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    350 Newton, Oakland, CA 94606
    1 BED $2,045
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    509 Sycamore Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    1 BED $1,585+
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Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA have increased by 4.91% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,157 to $2,263.

Check out the average rent in Oakland.

The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA is $2,263.

Average rent in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA

$2,263/mo Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA is around $2,263.

    What's the typical rent budget in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA?

    A share of 18% of apartments in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 2% of rentals are > $3,000. Around 61% of Lake Merritt's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 20% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA (61%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    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 1 bedroom apartment in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA?

    How many 1 bedroom apartments for rent are available in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA on RentCafe?

    There are 50 1 bedroom rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA were last updated on 26 Feb 2026.

    What is the average size of a 1 bedroom apartment in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA?

    The average Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA 1 bedroom apartment size is 266 sq. ft.

    What are the advantages of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA?

    Renting a 1 bedroom apartment comes with more living and storage space compared to a studio apartment.

    What are the downsides of renting a 1 bedroom apartment in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA?

    1 bedroom apartments are usually more expensive than studio apartments in terms of rent and utility costs.

    Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA demographics

    • 10,372Total Population
    • 5,316 Female
      5,056 Male
    • 42Median Age

    In total, Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA has 10,372 residents, 5,316 women and 5,056 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Lake Merritt’s population is 42.

    Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA households

    • 2,136 Family
      2,955 Non-family
    • 1,032 Children
      4,060 No Children
    • 5,091Total Number of Households
    • 1.99Average People Per Household
    • $153,476Median Household Income

    There is a total of 5,091 households in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA. Of these, 1,032 have children and 4,060 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 2,136 family households and 2,955 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Lake Merritt is 1.99 people, on average. The median household annual income in Lake Merritt equals $153,476, and the monthly housing costs equal $2,638.

    Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 3% of the population in Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA have no high school education, 9% went to high-school, and 12% have partially completed college. Moreover, 4% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 38% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 34% hold a Graduate Degree.