Experience the best of Lake Merritt living at The Lake Merritt Apartments. Our spacious, light-filled apartment homes are just steps from Oakland's iconic lakefront. Many homes feature beautiful Lake Merritt views, while all residents enjoy the convenience of utilities paid by the building and easy access to everything the neighborhood has to offer. Unlike many newer apartment communities, our homes feature generous floor plans with room to comfortably live, work, and relax.
You'll be within a 10-minute walk of both Lake Merritt and 19th Street BART stations, providing convenient access throughout the Bay Area. You'll also enjoy nearby cafes, restaurants, shopping, parks, and Oakland's vibrant Lake Merritt neighborhood.
Residents enjoy thoughtfully designed community spaces including a library and lounge, resident TV and tech room, fitness center, secure package receiving room with remote doorman service, and controlled Bluetooth building access.
Community Highlights:
- Utilities paid by the building (electricity, gas, water, heat, trash, and sewer)
- Spacious floor plans with abundant natural light
- Historic Art Deco character
- Elevator Building
- Less than a 10-minute walk to Lake Merritt and 19th Street BART
- Library/lounge, fitness center, and resident TV/tech room
- Professionally managed with responsive on-site management
Rental Qualifications 1) Good credit with no liens; 2) Two (2) years of verifiable rental history in good standing; 3) Verifiable income of 2.7x the monthly rent; 4) No prior evictions
This property complies with the Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance, an Oakland law that prohibits rental discrimination based on criminal history.
*Specials, rent incentives, and laundry promotions are subject to change without notice.
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The Lake Merritt Apartments
1800 Madison St, Oakland, CA 94612
Apartment building
1 bed
Pet-friendly
Attached garage
Shared laundry
Available units
This listing now includes required monthly fees in the total monthly price.
Unit , sortable column | Sqft, sortable column | Available, sortable column | Total monthly price, sorted ascending |
|---|---|---|---|
 Unit 401 1 bd, 1 ba | 600 | Now | $2,895 |
What's special
Fitness center
Hit the gym at home
This building offers a fitness center. Less than 6% of buildings in Oakland have this feature.
Historic art deco characterBeautiful lake merritt viewsSpacious light-filled apartment homesElevator building
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Unit 501
Unit 508
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The City of Oakland's Fair Chance Housing Ordinance requires that rental housing providers display this notice to applicants
Office hours
| Day | Open hours |
|---|---|
| Mon - Fri: | By appointment only |
| Sat: | By appointment only |
| Sun: | By appointment only |
Facts, features & policies
Building Amenities
Accessibility
- Disabled Access
Community Rooms
- Business Center
- Fitness Center
- Game Room
- Library
- Lounge
Other
- Laundry: Shared
Outdoor common areas
- Lawn
Security
- Controlled Access
- Doorman: Remote Doorman
- Gated Entry
- Intercom
Services & facilities
- Bicycle Storage
- Elevator
- On-site Management
- Online Rent Payment
- Package Service
- Valet Trash
View description
- City
- Mountain
- Park
- Views
- Water
Unit Features
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave Oven
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan
Flooring
- Carpet
- Hardwood
- Tile
Internet/Satellite
- Building-wide Wireless
- Cable TV Ready
- High-speed Internet Ready
Other
- Free Utilities*
- Lakefront
- Mediterranean Art Deco Architecture
- Portable Dishwasher
Policies
Parking
- Attached Garage
- Multi-level Garage
- Parking Lot
- Underground Garage
Lease terms
- Flexible
- Monthly
- One year
- Six months
Utilities included in rent
- Electricity
- Garbage
- Gas
- Heat
- Hot water
- Sewer
- Water
Pet essentials
- Small dogsAllowed
- Large dogsAllowedNumber allowed2
- CatsAllowedNumber allowed2
Special Features
- Included In Rent
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Neighborhood: Lakeside
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Walker's ParadiseTransit Score®
/ 100
Excellent TransitBike Score®
/ 100
Very BikeableNearby schools in Oakland
Lincoln Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.5 miles9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10Student Progress Rating
9/10Westlake Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 0.8 miles2/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
1/10Student Progress Rating
3/10Oakland Technical High School
Grades 9-12 • 2 miles8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10College Readiness Rating
8/10Nearby apartments for rent
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Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of The Lake Merritt Apartments?
The Lake Merritt Apartments has a walk score of 94, it's a walker's paradise.
What is the transit score of The Lake Merritt Apartments?
The Lake Merritt Apartments has a transit score of 84, it has excellent transit.
What schools are assigned to The Lake Merritt Apartments?
The schools assigned to The Lake Merritt Apartments include Lincoln Elementary School, Westlake Middle School, and Oakland Technical High School.
Does The Lake Merritt Apartments have in-unit laundry?
No, but The Lake Merritt Apartments has shared building laundry.
What neighborhood is The Lake Merritt Apartments in?
The Lake Merritt Apartments is in the Lakeside neighborhood in Oakland, CA.
What are The Lake Merritt Apartments's policies on pets?
A maximum of 2 cats are allowed per unit. A maximum of 2 large dogs are allowed per unit.
Does The Lake Merritt Apartments have virtual tours available?
Yes, 3D and virtual tours are available for The Lake Merritt Apartments.
