Charming 1920's Mediterranean inspired apartment for rent in Cleveland Heights, centrally located in the heart of Lake Merritt. Approximately 950 square feet of living space with a large living room and updated marble fireplace with period mantle. Adjacent to the living room is the formal dining room with a built-in china cabinet. One of many closets in the apartment is a large walk-in. Refinished hardwood floors and carpets on stairs and main bedroom. The kitchen is custom designed with white shaker cabinets, quartz counters, custom selected tiling, stainless steel appliances, and recessed lighting. A delightful bathroom adds luxury to this already charming abode. 546 Merritt Avenue is conveniently located above the Lakeshore and Grand Avenue's shops and eateries, Trader Joe's, Safeway, and Grand Lake Farmer's Market.
Features include:
Forced Heating
One Off-Street Parking Space
Hardwood Floors and Carpet
Shared Laundry (Free to use!)
Additional Storage
Rooftop Access
*Minutes to Uptown, Downtown, Chinatown, Piedmont Avenue, Glenview's Restaurant Row, and College Avenue.
*Easy Freeway Access to Highway 580 to the Greater San Francisco Bay Area
*Short Distance to Transportation including AC Transit, AC Transbay Bus to San Francisco, Commuter Ride Share and Lake Merritt, 19th Street and Mac Arthur BART Station's and Zip Car, City Car Share.
Welcome Home!
Lease Terms:
Garbage and Water Included
Renter's Insurance Required
Indoor Cat Okay
This is a Non-Smoking Property
CONTACT:
Marty Chan, Broker
DRE# 01400871
or Bonita Chinn
DRE# 01911108
Apartment for rent
$2,975/moFees may apply
544 Merritt Ave, # 546, Oakland, CA 94610
2beds
950sqft
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Apartment
Available now
Cats OK
Hookups laundry
Fireplace, forced air
What's special
Delightful bathroom adds luxuryRooftop accessQuartz countersStainless steel appliancesRecessed lightingOne off-street parking spaceRefinished hardwood floors
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range Oven, Refrigerator, washerDryerHookups
- Laundry: Hookups
Features
- Granite Counters, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 950 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Built-In Cabinets, Built-in Cabinets, Formal Dining, Large Walk-in closet, Remodeled Bathroom, Updated Bathroom, Updated Kitchen and Bathroom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Garbage, Water
Building
Details
- Building name: Merritt Ave. 544-550
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,975$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Cleveland Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Cleveland Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 2/10Westlake Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Oakland Technical High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi






