Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Redwood Heights Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (9 Rentals)
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Vulcan Lofts

1929 26th Avenue

840 York Apartments

3201 Beaumont Ave.

Granite Pointe Apartments

3405 Dimond Ave
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Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Redwood Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Redwood Heights Studio Apartments | $1,428 | $743 | $2,106 |
Redwood Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,071 | $1,495 | $3,400 |
Redwood Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,782 | $2,175 | $3,800 |
Redwood Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,183 | $2,249 | $5,000 |
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Cheapest Available Redwood Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Redwood Heights area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at MacArthur Studio priced from $743. 1929 26th Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Redwood Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $743 |
1929 26th Avenue | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
840 York Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Redwood Heights, CA
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Redwood Heights 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 Redwood Heights apartment is the 3757 39th Ave Model at 3757 39th Ave starting at $2,695 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Woodminster neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Redwood Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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35th Ave | 3BR/3.0BA | 3BR,3BA | $2.46 |
3757 39th Ave | 3757 39th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.24 |
Boathouse Lofts | Large Unit W/Clerestory | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
3757 39th Ave | 3757 39th Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.82 |
The Chase Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.39 |
Granite Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
401 Derby | 1BR/1BA E | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
840 York Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.75 |
1929 26th Avenue | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.65 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRedwood Heights, Oakland, CA
Ranked #72
Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Redwood Heights Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
51 / 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 Redwood Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Redwood Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Redwood Heights is under $3,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Redwood Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Redwood Heights is 1929 26th Avenue which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Redwood Heights costs $2,960.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Redwood Heights?
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 217 regular apartments in Redwood Heights 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 Redwood Heights?
Cheap apartments in Redwood Heights have an average cost of $726 which is $2,234 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Redwood Heights.
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