Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt Under $5,000
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.
65 listings available — updated June 3, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
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Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in Lake Merritt right now?
As of June 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 65 apartments for rent in Lake Merritt under $5,000/month. 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 $1,075/month, with an average of $2,438 and a median of $1,985/month. Prices reflect 65 active listings updated June 3, 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.