
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Hills District Oakland, CA from $1,100 (44 Rentals)
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1900 Broadway

840 York Apartments

1905 E 29th St

1939 E 29th St

1009 E 22nd St

3225 Beaumont Ave

1936 E 27th St

3311 Nicol Ave, Unit Cul-de-sac Duplex
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3616 Emerson St

1830 10th Ave

1127 E 23rd St

4640 Park Blvd

Residences at Lake Merritt

1945 E 28th St

900 Everett Ave

Park Glenview Apartments

3806 Patterson Ave
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1231 E 19th St, Unit 1231

Portico Waterfront

2725 23rd Ave

1718 15th Ave

The Lark

1011 E 17th St
Lower Hills District, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower Hills District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lower Hills District Studio Apartments | $2,566 | $1,475 | $4,209 |
Lower Hills District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,044 | $1,199 | $6,000 |
Lower Hills District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,095 | $1,800 | $7,750 |
Lower Hills District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,616 | $2,249 | $6,535 |
Lower Hills District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $1,332 | $1,770 |
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Cheapest Available Lower Hills District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Hills District area of San Francisco, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at 1900 Broadway priced from $1,332. 840 York Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Lower Hills District apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 4 | 4BR,2BA | $1,332 |
840 York Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
3201 Beaumont Ave. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
The Chase Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,553 |
Portico Waterfront | S9 | Studio,1BA | $1,843 |
Oxford Arms LLC. | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,845 |
Park Glenview Apartments | B Plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
3405 Dimond Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Hills District, CA
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Hills District area is the $2.56 price per square foot 5004 Pierpont Ave. Model at 5004 Pierpont Ave., Unit Pierpoint in the in the Woodminster neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Lower Hills District apartment is the 3BR/3.0BA Model at 35th Ave starting at $3,650 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Woodminster neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Hills District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5004 Pierpont Ave., Unit Pierpoint | 5004 Pierpont Ave. | 3BR,2BA | $2.56 |
35th Ave | 3BR/3.0BA | 3BR,3BA | $2.40 |
498 Capital St, Unit 5 | 498 Capital St | 3BR,2BA | $2.75 |
1231 E 19th St, Unit 1231 | 1231 E 19th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
1777 & 1781 Sausal St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.72 |
The Chase Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
3311 Nicol Ave, Unit Cul-de-sac Duplex | 3311 Nicol Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
Oxford Arms LLC. | 3 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.80 |
696 Athol Ave, Unit 104 | 696 Athol Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
840 York Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLower Hills District, Oakland, CA
Ranked #96
Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Lower Hills District Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
54 / 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 Lower Hills District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lower Hills District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Hills District is under $1,899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Hills District?
The cheapest apartment in Lower Hills District is 840 York Apartments which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Lower Hills District costs $4,405.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Hills District?
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 86 regular apartments in Lower Hills District 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 Lower Hills District?
Cheap apartments in Lower Hills District have an average cost of $1,160 which is $3,245 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Hills District.
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