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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site laundry
  • Modern conveniences
  • Gated community
  • Bike racks
  • Countertops
  • Cabinets

Location

1600 3rd Ave # 1612 #322 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94606, USA|Merritt
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Property Overview

Vue De Lac Apartments is highly rated across various categories, featuring a Zumper expert rating of 9.4 and achievable price and amenities ratings of 9 out of 10. The property stands in an ideal location, receiving a perfect score of 10 for its proximity to essential services and schools, further complemented by notable features like modern conveniences and on-site laundry. Additionally, it excels in pet friendliness and sustainability, making it an appealing choice for renters seeking a versatile living environment.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.4
Excellent
Vue De Lac Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • High school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Eco living

Floor plans

1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1 bed1 bath480 sqft$2,045 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Vue De Lac Apartments

Building

Cats OKControlled Access
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned ParkingBike Racks
Gate

Services

Recycling
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

Dog policy

Allowed 
Breed restrictionsYes
Limit2
Deposit$500
Monthly Rent$75

Cat policy

Allowed 
Limit2
Deposit$250
Monthly Rent$50

Bird policy

Allowed 
Limit2
Monthly Rent$25

Hamster policy

Allowed 
Limit2
Monthly Rent$25

Rabbit policy

Allowed 
Limit2
Monthly Rent$25

Breed restrictions include:

American Pit Bull Terrier, German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher, Wolf-Dog Hybrid, Bullmastiff, Cane Corso, Great Dane, Tosa Inu, American Bandogge, Dogo argentino, Canary Mastiff, Chow Chow, Siberian Husky, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Boerboel, Pharaoh Hound, Akita Inu, Caucasian Ovcharka, Boxer, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Saint Bernard, Alaskan Malamute, and Presa Canario

Building details

Property details

Units75
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About Vue De Lac Apartments

HomeApartments in OaklandMerritt Vue De Lac Apartments

Welcome to Vue de Lac Apartments! Located just two blocks from Lake Merritt, this 3-story, 75-unit apartment community blends classic Craftsman Edwardian touches with modern conveniences. Residents of Vue de Lac are within walking distance to Downtown and Lake Merritt BART station, giving residents to the San Francisco area, grocery stores and notable restaurants. Both Grand Lake and Jack London Square are neighbors to East Lake, offering easy access to the Farmer's Market, Grand Lake Theater and nightlife. Weekend just outside your door at Lake Merritt itself: a cultural playground for drum circles, joggers, picnic-goers, and everyone in between. This gated community features a breezeway, bike racks, on-site laundry, and parking. Many apartments boast upgraded fixtures, cabinets and countertops. Enjoy the comfort, quality and convenience of living at Vue de Lac in this desirable Oakland community!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.4
/10
Excellent
Vue De Lac Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Location and Quality, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Vue De Lac Apartments
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Vue De Lac Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Vue De Lac Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Vue De Lac Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Vue De Lac Apartments offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Vue De Lac Apartments has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Vue De Lac Apartments.
Trustworthiness·9A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Vue De Lac Apartments has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

Vue De Lac Apartments is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 44 parks within a mile

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 Vue De Lac Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.3 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

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Rent trends in Merritt

1-bedroom apartments at Vue De Lac Apartments cost about 6% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Merritt.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Merritt
Oakland
A table of studio rental data trends in Oakland
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,695
October 2023$1,695
November 2023$1,671
December 2023$1,643
January 2024$1,694
February 2024$1,582
March 2024$1,581
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$1,558
A table of studio rental data trends in Merritt
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,695
October 2023$1,734
November 2023$1,721
December 2023$1,627
January 2024$1,695
February 2024$1,802
March 2024$1,801
April 2024$1,795
May 2024$1,755
June 2024$1,715
July 2024$1,668
August 2024$1,646
September 2024$1,545
October 2024$1,598
November 2024$1,601
December 2024$1,595
January 2025$1,604
February 2025$1,618
March 2025$1,695
April 2025$1,651
May 2025$1,617
June 2025$1,595
July 2025$1,556
August 2025$1,646
September 2025$1,450

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1600 3rd Ave # 1612 #322 Foothill Boulevard?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$75,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $75,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,895.
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Schools near Vue De Lac Apartments

La Escuelita Elementary School

1100 third ave

oakland, CA, 94606

K-5Public
C

Independent Study Sojourner Truth

8251 fontaine st

oakland, CA, 94605

K-12Public
B-
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Neighborhood

Merritt | Oakland, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Oakland near 1600 3rd Ave # 1612 #322 Foothill Boulevard

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

9/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 1600 3rd Ave # 1612 #322 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland

Groceries

10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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