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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. Residences at Lake Merritt has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,799. 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
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1AStudio,1BA$1,799
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-09 Bedroom 34BR,2BA$1,816

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Hills District, CA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Hills District area is the $2.46 price per square foot 3BR/3.0BA Model at 35th Ave in the in the Woodminster neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value Lower Hills District apartment is the 2337 21st Ave Model at 2337 21st Ave, Unit A starting at $3,600 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth 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.
35th Ave3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$2.46
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
ReNew on MerrittMerritt2BR,1BA$2.74
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.72
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
1541 E 33rd St, Unit B1541 E 33rd St1BR,1BA$2.23
696 Athol Ave, Unit 104696 Athol Ave1BR,1BA$2.69
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lower Hills District

What type of rentals are currently available in Lower Hills District?

There are currently 1532 Apartments for Rent in Lower Hills District, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $6,893. There are also 28 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lower Hills District ranging from $1,495 to $8,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lower Hills District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lower Hills District ranges from $1,495 to $8,250 with an average monthly rent of $4,121.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lower Hills District?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lower Hills District range from $2,249 to $6,535, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,199 to $5,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $8,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,635.

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