What is the average rent in Merritt?

The median asking rent in Merritt is $2,939/mo across 65 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,640/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Merritt?

A one-bedroom in Merritt runs about $1,995/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,069/mo, from live listings across our index.

What income do I need to rent in Merritt?

At the 30% rule, the $2,939/mo median asking rent in Merritt takes about $117,560 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Merritt?

98% of Merritt's 2,454 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Merritt right now?

67 rentals are available in Merritt right now, 65 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 29 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Merritt cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Merritt's $1,640/mo median is 38% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Merritt, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Merritt is $2,939/mo across 65 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $1,640/mo (Census estimate) — 38% below the SF Bay Area average and 17% above the national one. 98% of the 2,454 people here rent. Fairway tracks 29 Merritt properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Merritt?

A one-bedroom in Merritt runs $1,995/mo and a two-bedroom $3,069/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	$1,695/mo	12%	8	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$1,995/mo	32%	21	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$3,069/mo	42%	27	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$9,895/mo	14%	9	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Merritt, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Merritt's $2,939/mo median asking rent sits in your out of range range.

Who rents in Merritt

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Merritt pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

29%

$500–$999

11%

$1,000–$1,499

14%

$1,500–$1,999

14%

$2,000+

33%

Is Merritt a good place to live?

Yes: Merritt grades A overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB-

Cost of LivingC-

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Merritt$2,93927A

Peralta / Laney$1,4952A

East Peralta$1,76818B

Lakeside$2,14530A+

Produce & Waterfront$3,28919A+

Ivy Hill$1,99716A-

Clinton$2,04840B+

Cleveland Heights$2,29849A+

Adams Point$2,19555A+

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Merritt.

Population2,454

Median Income$56K

White

32%

Asian

30%

Black

15%

Hispanic

13%

Two or More

Other

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Merritt get to work.

Drive Alone38%

Walk/Bike6%

Work from Home33%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Merritt.

Home Types

Large Apt Building

72%

Small Apt Building

22%

Single Family

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

20%

1960–1979

32%

1940–1959

14%

Before 1939

25%

Renting in Merritt, explained

What is the average rent in Merritt?: The median asking rent in Merritt is $2,939/mo across 65 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,640/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
How much is a 1-bedroom vs a 2-bedroom in Merritt?: A one-bedroom in Merritt runs about $1,995/mo and a two-bedroom about $3,069/mo, from live listings across our index.
Is Merritt a good place to live?: Yes: Merritt grades A overall — strongest on walkability, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Merritt?: At the 30% rule, the $2,939/mo median asking rent in Merritt takes about $117,560 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Merritt?: 98% of Merritt's 2,454 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Merritt right now?: 67 rentals are available in Merritt right now, 65 of them with a listed rent and bedroom count, across the 29 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Merritt cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Merritt's $1,640/mo median is 38% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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