Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Hills District Oakland, CA from $1,300 (43 Rentals)

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Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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Zorah Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Zorah Apartments

500 Zorah StOakland, CA 94606
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3600 Dimond Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3600 Dimond Ave

3600 Dimond AveOakland, CA 94602
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3644 Magee Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3644 Magee Ave

3644 Magee AveOakland, CA 94619
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655 Wesley Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

655 Wesley Ave

655 Wesley AveOakland, CA 94610
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1934 9th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1934 9th Ave

1934 9th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Carroll Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Carroll Manor

2215 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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East Lake Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

East Lake Court

1924 9th AveOakland, CA 94606
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2208 Carroll St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2208 Carroll St

2208 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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Casa Grande
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Grande

624 Brooklyn AveOakland, CA 94606
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02943
2 Bedroom Apartments

02943

2943 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94602
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640 Brooklyn
1 Bedroom Apartments

640 Brooklyn

640 Brooklyn AveOakland, CA 94606
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The Wilshire
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Wilshire

1935 10th AveOakland, CA 94606
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734 E 20th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

734 E 20th St

734 E 20th StOakland, CA 94606
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1459 MacArthur Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

1459 MacArthur Blvd

1459 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94602
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Erie St. 824
1 Bedroom Apartments

Erie St. 824

824 Erie StOakland, CA 94610
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Lower Hills District, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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 1 Bed unit found at 840 York Apartments priced from $1,499. 1900 Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,773. Here are the most affordable Lower Hills District apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
840 York ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,499
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-09 Bedroom 34BR,2BA$1,773
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1CStudio,1BA$1,799
Park Glenview ApartmentsB Plan1BR,1BA$1,850
Zoe10dStudio,1BA$1,907
The LarkStudio S1Studio,1BA$1,985
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,093
Portico WaterfrontS9Studio,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Hills District, CA

As of March 28, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5004 Pierpont Ave., Unit Pierpoint5004 Pierpont Ave.3BR,2BA$2.56
35th Ave3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$2.40
2337 21st Ave, Unit A2337 21st Ave3BR,2BA$2.40
3757 39th Ave3757 39th Ave3BR,2BA$2.24
2936 Brookdale Ave, Unit 29362936 Brookdale Ave2BR,1BA$2.20
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.72
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
2819 Garden St2819 Garden St2BR,1BA$2.50
1541 E 33rd St, Unit B1541 E 33rd St1BR,1BA$2.23
696 Athol Ave, Unit 104696 Athol Ave1BR,1BA$2.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Hills District, Oakland, CA

Ranked #45

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet 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

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 $2,095.

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 $4,554.

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 117 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 $1,347 which is $3,207 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower Hills District.

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