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544 Merrimac St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA|Pill Hill
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
More space- High school nearby
- Images Available
Great for
Pet owners
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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About 544 Merrimac St
Description: Come enjoy tranquility in this tucked away stand-alone cottage. A separate entrance will take you into a newly renovated apartment with hardwood floors, new stainless steal appliances and granite counter tops. For a little relaxation step into the spa like bathroom. This neighborhood has lots to offer, just on the boarder of Uptown, the apartment is less then a mile from Whole Foods, Z Café & Bar, Mua and The New Parkway Theater. Perfect for commuters it's 1 Mile to Macarthur Bart station, less then a mile to I-580, Highway 24 and I-980 on ramps. Want to stay local? Enjoy all that Lake Merritt has to offer, including weekly farmers markets and several restaurants. **Open House Monday, October 9th at 5pm**
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 544 Merrimac St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- Studio is 145 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.5 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Pill Hill |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 94612 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Pill Hill
studio apartments at 544 Merrimac St cost about 5% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Oakland.
Median rents as of Jun 20 2026.
Pill Hill
Oakland
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $1,617 |
| August 2024 | $1,626 |
| September 2024 | $1,648 |
| October 2024 | $1,625 |
| November 2024 | $1,633 |
| December 2024 | $1,595 |
| January 2025 | $1,595 |
| February 2025 | $1,595 |
| March 2025 | $1,632 |
| April 2025 | $1,595 |
| May 2025 | $1,585 |
| June 2025 | $1,591 |
| July 2025 | $1,594 |
| August 2025 | $1,564 |
| September 2025 | $1,567 |
| October 2025 | $1,591 |
| November 2025 | $1,595 |
| December 2025 | $1,596 |
| January 2026 | $1,598 |
| February 2026 | $1,595 |
| March 2026 | $1,561 |
| April 2026 | $1,556 |
| May 2026 | $1,596 |
| June 2026 | $1,598 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $1,456 |
| August 2024 | $1,482 |
| September 2024 | $1,671 |
| October 2024 | $1,612 |
| November 2024 | $1,675 |
| December 2024 | $1,573 |
| January 2025 | $1,551 |
| February 2025 | $1,572 |
| March 2025 | $1,577 |
| April 2025 | $1,644 |
| May 2025 | $1,672 |
| June 2025 | $1,674 |
| July 2025 | $1,501 |
| August 2025 | $1,587 |
| September 2025 | $1,595 |
| October 2025 | $1,621 |
| November 2025 | $1,634 |
| December 2025 | $1,650 |
| January 2026 | $1,695 |
| February 2026 | $1,691 |
| March 2026 | $1,637 |
| April 2026 | $1,603 |
| May 2026 | $1,630 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 10 years ago | $1,595 |
Schools near 544 Merrimac St
Canyon Elementary School
187 pinehurst rd
canyon, CA, 94516
K-8Public
A
Independent Study Sojourner Truth
8251 fontaine st
oakland, CA, 94605
K-12Public
B-
Balboa Children's Center
1001 s 57th st
richmond, CA, 94804
PKPublic
West County Mandarin
1575 mann dr
pinole, CA, 94564
K-6Public
B
San Leandro Virtual Academy
2600 teagarden st
san leandro, CA, 94577
K-12Public
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Getting around Oakland near 544 Merrimac St
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 544 Merrimac St, Oakland
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
7/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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