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Highlights
- On-site laundry
- Professional management
- Urban living
- Easy freeway access
- 2 pets maximum
Location
1521 3rd Ave, Oakland, CA 94606, USA|Merritt
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Floor plans
| Studio | Studio | 1 bath | 422 sqft | $1,495 /mo | 1 unit available | Virtual Tour: https my matterport com models n3cm8AY7vvj (OLD VT) Premium Studio!!! Great View • Hardwood Floor. • Large Windows. • Great Natural Lighting. • Laundry on-site. Enjoy the convenience of on-site laundry, secure entry, and professional management. Located just blocks from Grand Lake, Lakeshore Ave shops, Lake Merritt BART, and easy freeway access – this is urban living with a neighborhood feel. 12-month lease ---Requirements:--- * 650 approx Credit Score * 2.5x Income/rent * 2 Pets maximum, $50 pet rent (Per month, per pet); possible Breed/Weight restrictions. * Parking available **As property owners or managers, we do not discriminate in the rental of property based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or national origin.** Please check our other vacancies at: https www oaktreepropertygroup com vacancies |
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Amenities for 1521 3rd Avenue
Appliances
| Refrigerator and Stove |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Services
| Water and Garbage |
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One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
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About 1521 3rd Avenue
Virtual Tour: https my matterport com models n3cm8AY7vvj (OLD VT) Premium Studio!!! Great View • Hardwood Floor. • Large Windows. • Great Natural Lighting. • Laundry on-site. Enjoy the convenience of on-site laundry, secure entry, and professional management. Located just blocks from Grand Lake, Lakeshore Ave shops, Lake Merritt BART, and easy freeway access – this is urban living with a neighborhood feel. 12-month lease ---Requirements:--- * 650 approx Credit Score * 2.5x Income/rent * 2 Pets maximum, $50 pet rent (Per month, per pet); possible Breed/Weight restrictions. * Parking available **As property owners or managers, we do not discriminate in the rental of property based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, or national origin.** Please check our other vacancies at: https www oaktreepropertygroup com vacancies
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 1521 3rd Avenue compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
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Rent trends in Merritt
studio apartments at 1521 3rd Avenue cost about 0% less than the average rent price for studio apartments in Merritt.
Median rents as of Apr 11 2026.
Merritt
Oakland
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,561 |
| April 2026 | $1,553 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,493 |
| October 2025 | $1,610 |
| November 2025 | $1,604 |
| December 2025 | $1,628 |
| January 2026 | $1,649 |
| February 2026 | $1,553 |
| March 2026 | $1,499 |
| April 2026 | $1,498 |
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Bedrooms
StudioRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$59,800/yr
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Schools near 1521 3rd Avenue
La Escuelita Elementary School
1100 third ave
oakland, CA, 94606
K-5Public
C
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-
San Leandro Virtual Academy
2600 teagarden st
san leandro, CA, 94577
K-12Public
Balboa Children's Center
1001 s 57th st
richmond, CA, 94804
PKPublic
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Neighborhood
Merritt | Oakland, CA
Getting around Oakland near 1521 3rd Ave
Walking
9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 1521 3rd Ave, Oakland
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
7/10
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 5-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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Lane-E Kefa Coffee
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Good News Cafe
155 17th St
Starbucks
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Baggy's By the Lake
288 E 18th St
Parkway Lounge
1850 Park Blvd
LAKE CHALET
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The Ruby Room
132 14th St
Mad Oak
135 12th St
Kintaro Gourmet Group USA LLC
715 E 12th St
Full Belly Bakery
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488 Stow Ave
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Athol Plaza Park
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Pine Knoll Park
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Rockin Crawfish
211 Foothill Blvd
Portal
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Pho Huong Que Vietnamese Restaurant
200 International Blvd
Erics Pizza Burgers
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