Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cleveland Heights Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (12 Rentals)

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Zorah Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Zorah Apartments

500 Zorah StOakland, CA 94606
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329 Lester Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

329 Lester Ave

329 Lester AveOakland, CA 94606
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226 Athol
Studio Apartments

226 Athol

226 Athol AveOakland, CA 94606
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655 Wesley Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

655 Wesley Ave

655 Wesley AveOakland, CA 94610
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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 Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. 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 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Jackson Lake ApartmentsStudio AStudio,1BA$1,595
329 Lester Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
425 E 18th StStudio - Plan 81BR,1BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cleveland Heights, CA

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cleveland Heights area is the $2.75 price per square foot 498 Capital St Model at 498 Capital St, Unit 5 in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Cleveland Heights apartment is the 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at 3030 Chapman - PE Gallot starting at $3,199 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Dimond 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.
498 Capital St, Unit 5498 Capital St3BR,2BA$2.75
3030 Chapman - PE Gallot2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.76
696 Athol Ave, Unit 104696 Athol Ave1BR,1BA$2.69
421 Van Dyke1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.20
Lake Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.56
Bayo Vista Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.08
429 Bellevue1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.48
329 Lester Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.60
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.70
Jackson Lake ApartmentsStudio AStudio ,1BA$3.43

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 $2,195.

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 $3,397.

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 11 regular apartments in Cleveland Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cleveland Heights?

Cheap apartments in Cleveland Heights have an average cost of $562 which is $2,835 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cleveland Heights.

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