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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Hardwood floors
- All utilities included
- Closets plus storage
Location
544 Merrimac St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA|Pill Hill
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Property Overview
This property features hardwood floors, all utilities included, and ample storage options, making it both functional and comfortable. Its location offers convenient access to public transport and is near a top-rated high school, enhancing appeal. Additionally, the area is pet-friendly with numerous nearby pet supply stores, grooming services, and a pet hospital, catering to animal lovers.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- High school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 544 Merrimac St, Pill Hill
Features
| Hardwood Floor | Utilities Included |
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Storage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 544 Merrimac St
Schedule a tour today! -- https app tenantturner com listings selbornepropertiescom Close to MacArthur BART and downtown Oakland! Great living/bedroom, hardwood floors, and more! Easy access to BART, Rockridge, Temescal Farmer's Market, Downtown Oakland, Berkeley, and 580. Studio with private entrance Hardwood floors Closets plus storage Renter's Insurance Required Non-Smoking Unit No on site laundry, laundromat nearby All utilities are included MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Good credit • 2x rent for income • Positive landlord reference - non-negotiable DRE# 01940533 Equal Housing Opportunity Federal law prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.
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 195 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.5 mile away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
Address details
| Neighborhood | Pill Hill |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 94612 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Pill Hill
studio apartments at 544 Merrimac St cost about 8% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in Oakland.
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Pill Hill
Oakland
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $1,595 |
| April 2024 | $1,595 |
| May 2024 | $1,595 |
| June 2024 | $1,589 |
| 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 | $1,572 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,525 |
| June 2024 | $1,488 |
| 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 | $1,612 |
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StudioRent-to-income ratio
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 2 months ago | $1,695 |
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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