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The Lake Merritt Apartments

1800 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94612

Property Summary

Living at The Lake Merritt Apartments means you're right on the edge of the beautiful lake, with easy access to walking paths and stunning views. This historic building, built in 2022, is perfect for anyone who loves being outdoors and wants to be close to the heart of Oakland's vibrant culture. Plus, you're steps away from public transit, making it easy to get around.

Renter brief

At the source check, 4 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio to 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,595/mo.

Source · Rent.com · checked Nov 7, 2026

Available units

Checked 10 hours ago

  • Studio · 1 ba · 600 ft² · Unit 307
    Available Nov 15
    $2,595/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 600 ft² · Unit 501
    Available Dec 1
    $2,795/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 600 ft² · Unit 401
    Available Now
    $2,895/mo
  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 850 ft² · Unit 504
    Available Now
    $3,595/mo

How the rent compares

This building, studio$2,595
Within 3 mi median$2,142

Source · 527 active studio units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Nov 7, 2026

Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Pet Friendly
  • Controlled Access
  • Fitness Center
  • Dishwasher

Reviews

Review Summary
  • Residents rave about the beautiful views of Lake Merritt and the building's charm.
  • The management team is praised for its responsiveness.
  • Across the 5 reviews analyzed, no significant complaints were raised.
  • 4.6 stars across 5 reviews.
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Prakriti Rai
2 years ago
Google
I have had a wonderful experience living here. The building is well-maintained and has a unique charm. The management team is friendly and responsive, ensuring any maintenance needs are promptly addre...
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Robert Trachtenberg
5 years ago
Google
This is a long overdue review about my mothers experience at the Lake Merritt Hotel. My mother Mitzi Trachtenberg had the really good fortune to have lived at the LMH for nearly 3 years before needing...
Location

What's Around

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Nearby Schools

Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.

Elementary Schools (1)

B+
Lincoln Elementary School
Public·687 students·Oakland Unified School District

Middle Schools (1)

C-
Westlake Middle School
Public·300 students·Oakland Unified School District

High Schools (10)

A
Oakland Technical High School
Public·1,813 students·Oakland Unified School District
B+
Metwest High School
Public·237 students·Oakland Unified School District
B-
Oakland International High School
Public·290 students·Oakland Unified School District
C+
Dewey Academy
Public·89 students·Oakland Unified School District
C+
Ralph J. Bunche High School
Public·82 students·Oakland Unified School District
C+
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
Public·573 students·Oakland Unified School District
C
Street Academy
Public·57 students·Oakland Unified School District
C-
Rudsdale Continuation
Public·304 students·Oakland Unified School District
Gateway to College at Laney College
Public·98 students·Oakland Unified School District
Young Adult Program
Public·133 students·Oakland Unified School District
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