Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cleveland Heights Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (7 Rentals)

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500 Zorah StOakland, CA 94606
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365 Hanover Ave
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365 Hanover AveOakland, CA 94606

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Cheapest Available Cleveland Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cleveland Heights area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at La Peralta priced from $1,245. 840 York Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,499. Here are the most affordable Cleveland Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
840 York ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,499
Jackson Lake ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cleveland Heights, CA

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cleveland Heights area is the $2.43 price per square foot 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Lakeshore Gardens in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Cleveland Heights apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at LESTER COURT, LLC starting at $2,442 with a $2.44 price per square foot in the Laney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cleveland Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lakeshore Gardens2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
LESTER COURT, LLC2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.44
Boathouse LoftsLarge Unit W/Clerestory2BR,2BA$2.63
1016 Bayview Ave, Unit A1016 Bayview Ave1BR,1BA$2.94
696 Athol Ave, Unit 104696 Athol Ave1BR,1BA$2.69
421 Van Dyke1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.41
231 Athol Ave231 Athol Ave1BR,1BA$2.71
429 Bellevue1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.53
Tudor HallstudioStudio ,1BA$2.99
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.00

Getting Around the Cleveland Heights Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

62 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cleveland Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cleveland Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cleveland Heights is under $1,995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cleveland Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Cleveland Heights is 840 York Apartments which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Cleveland Heights costs $5,572.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cleveland Heights?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Cleveland Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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