Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Hills Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (102 Rentals)
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Oakland Station Senior

4701 Fair Ave

Vulcan Lofts

Hillcastle Apartments

La Peralta

Raymond Investments LLC.
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Regent Darien Apartments LLC.

3524 Foothill Blvd

5742 Kingsley Cir

2685 Havenscourt Blvd

2624 Foothill Blvd

840 York Apartments

1134 89th Ave

3900 Santa Rita St, Unit 4

3201 Beaumont Ave.

MacArthur Commons

1900 Broadway

Jackson Lake Apartments

1939 E 29th St

2567 Foothill Blvd

3225 Beaumont Ave

7733 Holly St

535 30th St

425 E 18th St

365 Hanover Ave

Granite Pointe Apartments

The Moran

3405 Dimond Ave

San Leandro Apartments

1936 E 27th St

3820 Dale Pl

2941 82nd Ave, Unit lower
Oakland Hills, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakland Hills?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Oakland Hills Studio Apartments | $2,232 | $743 | $4,267 |
Oakland Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $767 | $5,886 |
Oakland Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,610 | $1,495 | $6,893 |
Oakland Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,299 | $2,247 | $10,000+ |
Oakland Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,966 | $1,592 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Available Oakland Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakland Hills area of Oakland, CA is a Studio unit found at MacArthur Studio priced from $743. Oakland Station Senior has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Oakland Hills apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $743 |
Oakland Station Senior | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Brookfield Place | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,032 |
Northgate Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
857 55th St | 857 55th St | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Hillcastle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
Raymond Investments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
Regent Darien Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
3301 Telegraph Ave | 304 | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland Hills, CA
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland Hills area is the $1.65 price per square foot 5312 Shattuck Ave Model at 5312 Shattuck Ave, Unit 5312 in the in the Shafter neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Oakland Hills apartment is the 2651 109th Ave Model at 2651 109th Ave, Unit Single Address starting at $3,300 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5312 Shattuck Ave, Unit 5312 | 5312 Shattuck Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.65 |
2651 109th Ave, Unit Single Address | 2651 109th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.74 |
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A | 1465 1st Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.81 |
1080 Lofts | Loft 3 | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 2604 | 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
Brookfield Place | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
3423 Salisbury St | 3423 Salisbury St | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
2600 Kingsland Ave, Unit 2600 Kingsland Ave | 2600 Kingsland Ave | Studio ,1BA | $1.99 |
Oakland Station Senior | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.65 |
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Best Local Schools in Oakland Hills, Oakland, CA
Redwood Heights Elementary
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Best Local Schools in Oakland Hills, Oakland, CA
Redwood Heights Elementary
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oakland Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakland Hills is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakland Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Oakland Hills is Oakland Station Senior which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Oakland Hills costs $12,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakland Hills?
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 182 regular apartments in Oakland Hills 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 Oakland Hills?
Cheap apartments in Oakland Hills have an average cost of $2,575 which is $9,925 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland Hills.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
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