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The Lake Merritt

1800 Madison St, Oakland, CA 94612

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About The Lake Merritt

HISTORIC LANDMARK ON LAKE'S EDGE Known to Oaklanders as The Lake Merritt Hotel, it was considered the pinnacle of “urban lakeside living." We have large & bright apartment homes on the shores of Lake Merritt. Our building is timeless with its Mediterranean Art Deco architecture, resident spaces (gym, library, game room, etc) and a controlled access system with a remote doorman! Located 0.5 miles from 2 Bart stations, walking distance to all the conveniences of downtown restaurants, shopping, grocery stores and easy freeway access to the rest of the Bay Area!

The Lake Merritt is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94612 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • 24/7 Virtual Doorman
  • Maintenance 7 Days A Week
  • Game Room
  • Gym
  • Utilities Included
  • Controlled Access
  • Library
  • Mediterranean Art Deco
  • Package Receiving Room
  • Smartphone Keyless Entry

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Doorman

Controlled Access

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Gameroom

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Heating

Carpet

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Carpet

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Move-In Fees
  • Application Fee
    $30

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Utilities Included

  • Gas
  • Water
  • Electricity
  • Heat
  • Trash Removal
  • Sewer

Property Information

  • Built in 2022
  • 46 units/6 stories
Location
Property Address: 1800 Madison St, Oakland,
CA 94612
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Neighborhood

Lakeside is a historic section of Oakland nestled between Downtown Lakeside and Lake Merritt. Walk through the historic streets to appreciate the architecture of places like Oakland Scottish Rite Center and Camron-Stanford House. Enjoy the outdoors at Snow Park or walk along Lake Merritt via its namesake trail. The majority of Lakeside is filled with residential avenues, but residents can go next door to Downtown Oakland for all the shopping and dining choices they could want. If you’re looking to rent in this historic slice of Oakland, you’ll find an array of apartments to choose from.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 450-457 Sq Ft $750 $1,983 $3,385
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 675-682 Sq Ft $1,025 $2,624 $5,150
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1054-1055 Sq Ft $1,795 $3,862 $6,376
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1313-1327 Sq Ft $2,395 $4,509 $6,656
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 145 Sq Ft $1,450 — —
Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Doorman
  • Fitness Center
  • Gameroom
  • 24/7 Virtual Doorman
  • Maintenance 7 Days A Week
  • Game Room
  • Gym
  • Utilities Included
  • Controlled Access
  • Library
  • Mediterranean Art Deco
  • Package Receiving Room
  • Smartphone Keyless Entry
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Carpet
Expenses
One-Time
Application Fee $30
Cat Deposit $500
Dog Deposit $500
Utilities Included
Gas, Water, Electricity, Heat, Trash Removal, Sewer Included
Office Hours
Monday 12am - 12am
Tuesday 12am - 12am
Wednesday 12am - 12am
Thursday 12am - 12am
Friday 12am - 12am
Saturday 12am - 12am
Sunday 12am - 12am
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Lincoln University, Oakland
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Laney College
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Samuel Merritt University
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
College of Alameda
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
The Lake Merritt is within 10 minutes or 0.5 mile from Lincoln University, Oakland. It is also near Laney College and Samuel Merritt University.
Schools
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
347 Students
Nearby
2
Out of 10
Lincoln Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
705 Students
Attendance Zone
9
Out of 10
Westlake Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
314 Students
Attendance Zone
2
Out of 10
Oakland Technical High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
1,796 Students
Attendance Zone
7
Out of 10
St. Leo the Great School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
237 Students
Nearby
St. Paul's Episcopal School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
360 Students
Nearby
Starlite School
Private Elementary School
Grades K
96 Students
Nearby
Clickstudy International
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Oakland include 19Th St Oakland Station, located 0.5 mile from The Lake Merritt. The Lake Merritt is near Metro Oakland International, located 9.1 miles or 14 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 24.2 miles or 36 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
19Th St Oakland Station
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Lake Merritt Station
Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
12Th St Oakland City Center Station
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
West Oakland Station
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Macarthur Station
Drive: 4 min 2.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Oakland
Walk: 20 min 1.0 mi
Emeryville
Drive: 9 min 5.2 mi
Berkeley
Drive: 12 min 7.3 mi
San Francisco 4Th & King
Drive: 18 min 11.7 mi
22Nd Street
Drive: 20 min 13.0 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 14 min 9.1 mi
San Francisco International
 Drive: 36 min 24.2 mi

Walkability Near The Lake Merritt

Walker's Paradise
95
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Excellent Transit
84
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You’ll have excellent transit living in this area, with several nearby transit stops.
Very Bikeable
89
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Soundscore™
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Lake Merritt.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Pacific Renaissance
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Old Oakland
Walk: 18 min 0.9 mi
Swan's Marketplace
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
The Lake Merritt has 3 shopping centers within 1.1 miles, which is about a 20-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
 Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Oakland Museum of California
 Walk: 11 min 0.6 mi
Lakeside Park Garden Center
 Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Lakeside Park
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Rotary Nature Center
 Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
The Lake Merritt has 5 parks within 1.3 miles, including Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Oakland Museum of California, and Lakeside Park Garden Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 1.5 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland / Richmond
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
Highland Hospital
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
The Lake Merritt has 3 hospitals within 2.6 miles, the nearest is Alta Bates Summit Medical Center which is 1.5 miles away and a 5 minutes drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda
Drive: 10 min 4.0 mi
Oakland Army Base
Drive: 11 min 4.4 mi
The Lake Merritt is 4.0 miles from Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda, and is convenient to other military bases, including Oakland Army Base.
 
 
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What neighborhood is the property located in?

The Lake Merritt is in Lakeside in the city of Oakland. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.1 miles of the property. Five parks are within 1.3 miles, including Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Oakland Museum of California, and Lakeside Park Garden Center.

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