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527 Merrimac St, Oakland, CA 94612, USA|Pill Hill
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Floor plans
| 0BR/1.0BA | Studio | 1 bath | · Rent: $1,495.00 · Rooms: Studio/1Bath · Type: Apartment · Availability: Now · City/Neighborhood: Downtown Oakland · Showing: By Appointment Only · Utilities: Paid by tenant (not included in rent amount) · Pet: Small dogs and cats are okay; large dogs may require pet insurance with dog bite coverage and restricted breeds are not allowed · Features: Kitchen comes equipped with a stainless-steel stove, microwave, refrigerator, shared washer and dryer. Close to Downtown Oakland. · Renter Insurance Required · Section 8, Welcome! Basic Qualifications: · Credit Score of 660 or above · 2 years of verifiable rental history · 2 years of verifiable employment history · Gross income of at least 3 times the monthly rent · Pass our background check · If you do not meet any of these requirements, you may still apply by using a guarantor. Call (877) 692-5604 or email us at **** to inquire. | |||
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | · Rent: $1495 · Rooms: 1Bedroom/1Bath · Type: Apartment · Availability: Now · City/Neighborhood: NorthGate/Waverly, Oakland · Showing: By Appointment Only · Parking: No · Yard: Shared, Front & Backyard · Pet: Small dogs are okay; large dogs may require pet insurance with dog bite coverage and certain breeds are restricted · Features: Hardwood Floor, stainless-steel appliances, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave. · Renter Insurance Required · Section 8, Welcome! Basic Qualifications: · Credit Score of 660 or above · 2 years of verifiable rental history · 2 years of verifiable employment history · Gross income of at least 3 times the monthly rent · Pass our background check · If you do not meet any of these requirements, you may still apply by using a guarantor. Call (877) 692-5604 or email us at **** to inquire. |
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Amenities for 527 Merrimac St
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
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
Applicants
Applicants
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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Building details
Property details
| Units | 4 |
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About 527 Merrimac St
· Rent: $1,495.00 · Rooms: Studio/1Bath · Type: Apartment · Availability: Now · City/Neighborhood: Downtown Oakland · Showing: By Appointment Only · Utilities: Paid by tenant (not included in rent amount) · Pet: Small dogs and cats are okay; large dogs may require pet insurance with dog bite coverage and restricted breeds are not allowed · Features: Kitchen comes equipped with a stainless-steel stove, microwave, refrigerator, shared washer and dryer. Close to Downtown Oakland. · Renter Insurance Required · Section 8, Welcome! Basic Qualifications: · Credit Score of 660 or above · 2 years of verifiable rental history · 2 years of verifiable employment history · Gross income of at least 3 times the monthly rent · Pass our background check · If you do not meet any of these requirements, you may still apply by using a guarantor. Call (877) 692-5604 or email us at **** to inquire.
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 527 Merrimac St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
- Less expensive
- Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.5 mile away
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Rent trends in Pill Hill
Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Pill Hill
Oakland
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,561 |
| April 2026 | $1,556 |
| 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 | $1,637 |
| April 2026 | $1,603 |
Schools near 527 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 527 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 527 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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