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516 Merritt Ave

516 Merritt Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

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  • Built in 1951
  • 4 units/2 stories

About 516 Merritt Ave Oakland, CA 94610

516 Merritt Ave offers a mixture of comfort and quality. This community is located at 516 Merritt Ave in the 94610 area of Oakland. The leasing team is available to assist you in finding your perfect new apartment. Make a visit to view the available floorplans. Drop by 516 Merritt Ave today.

516 Merritt Ave is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94610 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified School District attendance zone.

Location
516 Merritt Ave, Oakland,
CA 94610
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Neighborhood

Cleveland Heights is a quiet neighborhood nestled along the eastern shore of Lake Merritt, providing residents with easy access to over three miles of waterfront parks. Work out on the steps at Cleveland Cascade, view the lake at Pine Knoll Park, or visit the Pergola at Lake Merritt for a yoga class. Cleveland Heights has a variety of rental options available including apartments, condos, townhomes, and Mediterranean-style houses. The neighborhood is mainly residential, but there are restaurants and coffee shops scattered throughout the area. Cleveland Heights is also directly south of Grand Lake, which is known for its dynamic dining scene. For even more options for shopping, dining, and entertainment, Cleveland Heights is just two miles from Downtown Oakland.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Cleveland Heights Oakland, CA
Studio $1,889 $1,708
1 Bedroom $1,948 $2,112
2 Bedrooms $2,318 $2,712
3 Bedrooms $2,391 $3,276

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 500 Sq Ft $1,795 — —
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 738 Sq Ft $1,695 $2,035 $2,375
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1093 Sq Ft $2,595 $3,055 $3,285
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 760 Sq Ft $850 — —
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Laney College
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Lincoln University, Oakland
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
College of Alameda
Drive: 9 min 3.5 mi
516 Merritt Ave is within 4 minutes or 1.7 miles from Laney College. It is also near Lincoln University, Oakland and Samuel Merritt University.
Schools
Grades K-5
296 Students
Nearby
Westlake Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
279 Students
Attendance Zone
AIMS College Prep High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
386 Students
Nearby
Grand Lake Montessori
Private Elementary School
Grades K-5
19 Students
Nearby
Bayhill High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Oakland include Lake Merritt Station, located 1.7 miles from 516 Merritt Ave. 516 Merritt Ave is near Metro Oakland International, located 9.4 miles or 16 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 24.1 miles or 36 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Lake Merritt Station
Drive: 5 min 1.7 mi
12Th Street / Oakland City Center
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
19Th Street Oakland
Drive: 5 min 1.9 mi
Fruitvale
Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
Macarthur
Drive: 9 min 5.1 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Oakland
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Emeryville
Drive: 9 min 5.1 mi
Berkeley Amtrak
Drive: 10 min 6.7 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 18 min 11.7 mi
Richmond
Drive: 19 min 12.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 16 min 9.4 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 36 min 24.1 mi

Walkability Near 516 Merritt Ave Oakland, CA 94610

Getting Around
Very Walkable
Walkability
80 / 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 516 Merritt Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Merritt Shopping Center
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Pacific Renaissance
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Shops on Broadway
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
516 Merritt Ave has 3 shopping centers within 2.3 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Lakeside Park
 Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Rotary Nature Center
 Walk: 14 min 0.8 mi
Lakeside Park Garden Center
 Walk: 18 min 1.0 mi
Morcom Rose Garden
 Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Oakland Museum of California
 Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
516 Merritt Ave has 5 parks within 1.6 miles, including Lakeside Park, Rotary Nature Center, and Lakeside Park Garden Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Highland Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
516 Merritt Ave has 3 hospitals within 2.4 miles, the nearest is Highland Hospital which is 1.4 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 13 min 5.0 mi
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 14 min 5.4 mi
516 Merritt Ave is 5.0 miles from Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda, and is convenient to other military bases, including Oakland Army Base.
 
 
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Does 516 Merritt Ave have in-unit laundry?

516 Merritt Ave does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at 516 Merritt Ave?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at 516 Merritt Ave?

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Is 516 Merritt Ave pet-friendly?

516 Merritt Ave does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does 516 Merritt Ave have move-in specials?

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