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.
Flexible Options Available
Apartment for rent
$2,895/mo
1800 Madison St, APT 401, Oakland, CA 94612
1beds
600sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
Shared laundry
Attached garage parking
What's special
Elevator buildingHistoric art deco characterSpacious light-filled apartment homesBeautiful lake merritt views
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Shared
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Parking Lot
- Has attached garage: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Disabled Access
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Mountain, Park, Water, views
Lot
- Features: Views
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity, Garbage, Gas, Sewage, Water
Building
Details
- Building name: The Lake Merritt Apartments
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness Center, Gated, Park
- Security: Gated Community
HOA
- Amenities included: Cable TV, Fitness Center, Game Room, Gated, Management, Park, Parking
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Flexible Lease,Monthly Lease,One Year Lease,Six Month Lease
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/7/2026 | Price change | $2,895+3.6%$5/sqft |
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| 6/9/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,795+16.7%$5/sqft |
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| 4/24/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/20/2024 | Price change | $2,395-7.7%$4/sqft |
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| 3/11/2024 | Price change | $2,595-2.1%$4/sqft |
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| 12/3/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,650+9.5%$4/sqft |
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| 9/11/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/8/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,420-10.2%$4/sqft |
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| 5/5/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/27/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,695$4/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Lakeside
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Westlake Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Oakland Technical High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi







