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590 Merritt Ave

Oakland, CA 94610 - Alameda County

Apartment

1 beds

1 baths

About 590 Merritt Ave

Welcome to 1p353 - 590 Merritt Avenue, presented by The Lapham Company. We have several units available for lease. For more information and to schedule a showing, please contact us. Water and Garbage Included.

RentalSource last checked: April 23, 2026 · 4:51 PM ET

Last updated: April 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET

Managed by: The Lapham Company · (510) 457-1113

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Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$2,595
Bedrooms:	1 beds
Bathrooms:	1 baths

Size:	Inquire
Pet Friendly:	No
Listing Status:	Active
ID:	83420695

Additional Details

Apartment for rent in Oakland for $2,595 with 1 bed, 1 bath and located at 590 Merritt Ave in Oakland, CA 94610. The rental price of $2,595 is 41.5% ($761) higher than the average rent of $1,834 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Oakland, CA and 19.4% ($422) higher than the average rent of $2,173 for a 1 bedroom apartment in Alameda County. 590 Merritt Ave was advertised by The Lapham Company on April 13, 2026 at 10:36 AM ET and last checked today at 4:51 PM ET.

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