Pet-Friendly 1-Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Lake Merritt

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.

147 listings available — updated June 3, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours

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Craigslist

oakland downtown

$935/mo
1 bed120 sqft
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Craigslist

east bay area

$1,100/mo
1 bed
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Craigslist

oakland downtown

$1,225/mo
1 bed108 sqft
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

(undisclosed Address), Oakland, CA 94606

$1,400/mo
1 bed1 bath500 sqft
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

506 Foothill Blvd APT 3, Oakland, CA 94606

$1,450/mo
1 bed1 bath300 sqft
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

1532 8th Ave APT 5, Oakland, CA 94606

$1,475/mo
1 bed1 bath
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

501 E 20th St #2, Oakland, CA 94606

$1,500/mo
1 bed1 bath310 sqft
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Lake Merritt
Zumper

1002 E 23rd St

$1,520/mo
1 bed1 bath
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

1430 7th Ave #7, Oakland, CA 94606

$1,550/mo
1 bed1 bath320 sqft
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

(undisclosed Address), Oakland, CA 94606

$1,550/mo
1 bed1 bath400 sqft
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Lake Merritt
Zumper

604 Brooklyn Ave

$1,595/mo
1 bed1 bath
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

1927 5th Avenue, 1927 5th Ave #2, Oakland, CA 94606

$1,595/mo
1 bed1 bath
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

1818 7th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606

$1,599/mo
1 bed1 bath525 sqft
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

725 E 17th St APT F, Oakland, CA 94606

$1,600/mo
1 bed1 bath450 sqft
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Lake MerrittLandlord
Craigslist

Oakland

$1,614/mo
1 bed433 sqft
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Lake Merritt
Zumper

200 E 15th St, Oakland

$1,645/mo
1 bed1 bath
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

1843 & 1847 E 25th St, Oakland, CA 94606

$1,650/mo
1 bed1 bath
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

2726 Park Blvd APT E, Oakland, CA 94606

$1,650/mo
1 bed1 bath
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

2133 E 24th St #C, Oakland, CA 94606

$1,650/mo
1 bed1 bath550 sqft
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Lake Merritt
Zillow

1805 International Blvd APT 3, Oakland, CA 94606

$1,675/mo
1 bed1 bath550 sqft
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Frequently asked

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

As of June 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 147 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 $935/month, with an average of $2,192 and a median of $1,900/month. Prices reflect 147 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.

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