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

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Jackson Lake Apartments

425 E 18th St
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Cleveland Heights, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cleveland Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Cleveland Heights Studio Apartments | $1,565 | $1,245 | $1,750 |
Cleveland Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,185 | $1,695 | $4,250 |
Cleveland Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,224 | $2,150 | $5,700 |
Cleveland Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,772 | $2,500 | $6,695 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cleveland Heights Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
840 York Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
Jackson Lake Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
329 Lester Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
425 E 18th St | Studio - Plan 8 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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498 Capital St, Unit 5 | 498 Capital St | 3BR,2BA | $2.75 |
3030 Chapman - PE Gallot | 2 Bed 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.76 |
696 Athol Ave, Unit 104 | 696 Athol Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
421 Van Dyke | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Lake Hill Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
Bayo Vista Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
429 Bellevue | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
329 Lester Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
840 York Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
Jackson Lake Apartments | Studio A | Studio ,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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