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Oakland, CA 94610, USA|Lakeshore
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| 2/1 | 2 bed | 1 bath | $3,400 /mo | 1 unit available | 1000 Relocation Rebate! Moving is expensive! Let us help you with your moving costs. Please see leasing office for more details. Unit Description: Top Floor Completely Remodeled Unit Double pane windows stacked laundry Fireplace Jacuzzi Tub Real Stone Countertop Stainless Steel Appliances Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout Rear entrance off kitchen Off Street parking at rear of building. EV charging available |
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Amenities for 540 Merritt Ave
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| Water and Garbage Included |
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About 540 Merritt Ave
1000 Relocation Rebate! Moving is expensive! Let us help you with your moving costs. Please see leasing office for more details. Unit Description: Top Floor Completely Remodeled Unit Double pane windows stacked laundry Fireplace Jacuzzi Tub Real Stone Countertop Stainless Steel Appliances Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout Rear entrance off kitchen Off Street parking at rear of building. EV charging available
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 540 Merritt Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 1 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Lakeshore
2-bedroom apartments at 540 Merritt Ave cost about 21% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Lakeshore.
Median rents as of Jul 11 2026.
Lakeshore
Oakland
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $2,055 |
| August 2024 | $2,039 |
| September 2024 | $2,043 |
| October 2024 | $2,008 |
| November 2024 | $1,996 |
| December 2024 | $2,000 |
| January 2025 | $1,997 |
| February 2025 | $1,995 |
| March 2025 | $1,995 |
| April 2025 | $1,968 |
| May 2025 | $1,925 |
| June 2025 | $1,952 |
| July 2025 | $1,972 |
| August 2025 | $1,969 |
| September 2025 | $1,997 |
| October 2025 | $1,976 |
| November 2025 | $1,949 |
| December 2025 | $1,961 |
| January 2026 | $1,979 |
| February 2026 | $1,979 |
| March 2026 | $1,995 |
| April 2026 | $1,996 |
| May 2026 | $2,057 |
| June 2026 | $2,065 |
| July 2026 | $2,089 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | $2,150 |
| August 2024 | $2,180 |
| September 2024 | $2,255 |
| October 2024 | $2,130 |
| November 2024 | $2,138 |
| December 2024 | $2,097 |
| January 2025 | $2,026 |
| February 2025 | $1,956 |
| March 2025 | $2,059 |
| April 2025 | $2,270 |
| May 2025 | $2,088 |
| June 2025 | $1,821 |
| July 2025 | $2,165 |
| August 2025 | $2,173 |
| October 2025 | $2,346 |
| November 2025 | $2,215 |
| December 2025 | $2,395 |
| January 2026 | $2,199 |
| February 2026 | $2,199 |
| March 2026 | $2,173 |
| April 2026 | $2,031 |
| May 2026 | $2,197 |
| June 2026 | $2,165 |
| July 2026 | $1,950 |
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2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 540 Merritt Ave
Cleveland Elementary School
745 cleveland st
oakland, CA, 94606
K-5Public
B+
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
San Leandro Virtual Academy
2600 teagarden st
san leandro, CA, 94577
K-12Public
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Getting around CA 94610 near Oakland
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
8/10
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
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for Oakland, CA 94610
Groceries
10/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
10/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk
Nightlife
9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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