ReNew on Merritt
1130 East 3rd Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
Property Summary
Located in an eclectic enclave, this 18-story apartment community offers a range of 1 and 2-bedroom homes. Residents benefit from on-site management, 24-hour maintenance, and controlled access. The community features a resort-style pool, spa, fitness center with free weights, and a clubhouse. Select units are updated with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and private balconies or patios. The building is situated near public transit options and provides covered parking for residents. This is a rent-controlled community.
Current rent specials
Enjoy one month FREE when you make ReNew on Merritt your new home! Offer valid on 15+ month lease terms. Please see a Leasing Consultant for details and restrictions.
Advertised by Apartments.com · Terms may change; confirm with the property.
Three things to know
8% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
$2,389 to start, vs a median of $2,600 (within 3 mi).
Source · 1,014 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
cats and dogs allowed
Cats: cost not disclosed. Dogs: cost not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Lake Merritt is 0.5 mi away
This is straight-line distance, not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
Available units
Checked 1 hour ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 650 ft² · Unit 1-0202Available Now$2,389/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1-1109Available Oct 1$2,759/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1-0503Available Oct 1$2,769/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1-1003Available Oct 20$2,809/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1-0506Available Oct 10$2,819/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1-1303Available Now$2,829/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1-0409Available Oct 14$2,879/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1-0703Available Now$2,889/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1-0305Available Now$2,899/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1-1506Available Sep 28$2,899/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1-1005Available Sep 27$2,919/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1-0408Available Now$2,949/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1-1004Available Now$2,969/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1-1304Available Now$2,989/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1-0105Available Oct 14$3,029/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1-1608Available Now$3,039/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1-0110Available Now$3,053/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1-1104Available Now$3,069/mo
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 ft² · Unit 1-1008Available Now$3,129/mo
How the rent compares
Source · 1,014 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
Renter facts, criterion by criterion
No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.
8% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 1,014 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
0.5 mi straight-line distance to Lake Merritt
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1973
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
On-site parking listed
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
Amenities
- Disposal
- Courtyard
- Handrails
- Parking
- Patio
- Grill
- Refrigerator
- Elevator
- Laundry Facilities
- Gated
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Freezer
- Maintenance On Site
- Window Coverings
- Controlled Access
- Spa
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Online Services
- Microwave
- Bicycle Storage
- Air Conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Central Heating
- Range
- Clubhouse
- Fitness Center
- Storage Space
- Lounge
- Balcony
- Covered Parking
- Business Center
- Dishwasher
- Garage
- Pool
- Private Bathroom
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents appreciate the responsive office staff and helpful leasing process, particularly mentioning staff like Jackie.
- However, several reviews highlight significant issues including frequent elevator breakdowns, security concerns like mail theft and car break-ins, and a general lack of cleanliness and responsiveness from management.
- 3.7 stars across 127 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitLake Merritt · 0.5 mi straight-line
- GroceriesSun Hop Fat 1 Supermarket · 0.1 mi
- Dining329 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksChannel Park · 0.2 mi
- UniversityUC Berkeley · 5.2 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (1)
High Schools (10)
Questions renters ask about this building
Is parking included in the rent?
On-site parking is listed as an amenity; confirm any parking cost with the leasing office.
Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
Is there in-unit laundry?
The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 24, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Lake Merritt is 0.5 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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