Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hiller Highlands Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (19 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Hiller Highlands area of Oakland.

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Maya by Common
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maya by Common

4045 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
Corporate Housing

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Evans Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evans Manor

2316 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
Student Housing
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2715 Dwight
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2715 Dwight

2715 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2618 College
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2618 College

2618 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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12 Panoramic
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

12 Panoramic

12 Panoramic WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2731 Durant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2731 Durant Ave

2731 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
Student Housing
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2620 Regent
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2620 Regent

2620 Regent StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Durant Park Apartment
Studio Apartments

Durant Park Apartment

2226-2230 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Hiller Highlands, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hiller Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hiller Highlands area of San Francisco, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at The Berk priced from $999. SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Hiller Highlands apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The BerkArch D14BR,1BA$999
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Spectra Southside (Student)Single Deluxe - S1BR,1BA$1,165
2731 Durant Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Hub BancroftStudio DStudio,1BA$1,589

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hiller Highlands, CA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hiller Highlands area is the $1.62 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 Baths Model at The Laureate in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Hiller Highlands apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Updated Unit In the Heart of Temescal starting at $2,795 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the Shafter neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hiller Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Laureate4 Beds, 2 Baths4BR,2BA$1.62
Updated Unit In the Heart of Temescal2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.79
95 41st St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.07
5115 Telegraph Ave5115 Telegraph Ave3BR,2BA$3.18
Piedmont Palace3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$2.10
109 Monte Cresta Ave1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts)A2AR 1x11BR,1BA$2.61
2211 Carleton St1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.98
Quarryridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.16
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hiller Highlands, Oakland, CA

Ranked #63

Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Hiller Highlands, Oakland, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Hiller Highlands Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

10 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hiller Highlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hiller Highlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hiller Highlands is under $1,800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hiller Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Hiller Highlands is SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Hiller Highlands costs $17,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hiller Highlands?

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 69 regular apartments in Hiller Highlands 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 Hiller Highlands?

Cheap apartments in Hiller Highlands have an average cost of $3,347 which is $14,648 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hiller Highlands.

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