Studio, 1 ba
$2,395-2,595
600 sqft
1 unit avail. Sep 1 | 1 unit avail. Sep 15
Price: $2,395Available: Available Sep 15 2025Unit: Unit 205
Price: $2,595Available: Available Sep 1 2025Unit: Unit 605
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Special offer
The Lake Merritt Apartments
1800 Madison St, Oakland, CA 94612
- Special offer! 1/2 off your first months rent!Expires August 31, 2025
Apartment building
Studio-1 bed
Pet-friendly
Attached garage
Shared laundry
What’s available
Price may not include required fees and charges.
1 bd, 1 ba
$2,695
600 sqft
1 unit available Sep 1
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1 bd, 1 ba
$2,795-3,695
805 sqft
1 unit avail. now | 2 units avail. Oct 1
Price: $2,795Available: Available Oct 1 2025Unit: Unit 204
Price: $3,295Available: Available Oct 1 2025Unit: Unit 404
Price: $3,695Available: Available NowUnit: Unit 604
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1 bd, 1 ba
$2,995
850 sqft
1 unit available Oct 1
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What's special
Fitness center
Hit the gym at home
This building offers a fitness center. Only 8% of buildings in Oakland have this feature.
Views of the lake
The Lake Merritt Apartments is located in an ideal location in Oakland. We are steps from Lake Merritt, a short walk to 2 Bart stations that can take you anywhere you want to go in the Bay Area, and walking distance to top restaurants, bars and shops. Our apartments are charming and spacious and almost all of them have views of the lake! The building has plenty of room for you to spread out; you'll have access to our library, the family room and a fitness center. The building has a remote doorman service and controlled access, package receiving room and more!
Inquire about our current rent specials today!
Building Features:
*building pays utilities (electricity, gas, water, heat, trash, sewer); (value of $150+/month)!!
AMAZING!
*close to public transportation and the rest of the Bay Area
*views of Lake Merritt
*professionally managed
*...and so much more!
Rental Qualifications 1) Good credit with no collections or liens 2) Two (2) years of verifiable rental history in good standing 3) Verifiable income - 2.7x the rent, and 4) No evictions
This property complies with the Fair Chance Access to Housing Ordinance, which is an Oakland law that prohibits rental discrimination based on criminal history.
*specials, rent and free laundry subject to change without notice
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
- Library
Other
- Laundry: Shared
Outdoor common areas
- Lawn
Security
- Controlled Access
- Doorman: Remote Doorman
- Gated Entry
- Intercom
Services & facilities
- Bicycle Storage
- Elevator: Elevator Access to all floors
- On-Site Management
- Online Rent Payment
- Package Service
- Valet Trash
View description
- City
- Mountain
- Park
- views
- Water
Unit Features
Appliances
- Dishwasher: portable 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
Policies
Lease terms
- Flexible
- Monthly
- Six months
- One year
- Less than 1 year
Pets
Large dogs
- Allowed
Cats
- Allowed
Small dogs
- Allowed
Parking
- Attached Garage
- Multi-level Garage
- Parking Lot
- Underground Garage
Neighborhood: Lakeside
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Nearby schools in Oakland
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Lincoln Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 2/10Westlake Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Oakland Technical High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
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.
Does The Lake Merritt Apartments have virtual tours available?
Yes, 3D and virtual tours are available for The Lake Merritt Apartments.
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