
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cleveland Heights Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (377 Rentals)
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1101 McKinley Ave

Lagunitas Towers

524 E 21st St

367 Lester Ave

339-345 Wayne Ave

Zorah Apartments

329 Lester Ave

312 Wayne Ave

2421-2425 Ivy Dr
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2282 Park Blvd

589 Merritt Ave

301 Lester Ave

334 - 340 Hanover Ave

540 Merritt Ave

655 MacArthur Blvd

406 Athol Ave

Melba Lake Apartments

2417 Ivy Dr

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Arbor Villa Apartments

2407 Ivy Dr

431, 431 1/2 Lagunitas Av

1131 Bella Vista Ave

373 Belmont St

512 E 22nd St

2422 8th Ave

879 E 28th St

546 Boden Way

2150 Lakeshore Ave
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595 Merritt Ave

478 Capital St

215 Athol Ave

654 Beacon St

490 Capital

395 Merritt Ave

1009 Macarthur Blvd

2401 Park Blvd

811-819 Macarthur Blvd

590 Boden Way
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353 Athol Ave

2140 Lakeshore Ave

Merritt Heights

2520-2520A 9th Ave

2130-2132 7th Ave

2424 Park Blvd

Jackson Arms

3130 Park Blvd

2445 8th Ave

2527 8th Ave
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Cleveland Heights, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cleveland Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Heights Studio Apartments | $2,095 | $2,095 | $2,095 |
| Cleveland Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,971 | $1,695 | $2,500 |
| Cleveland Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,285 | $3,285 | $3,285 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 377 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cleveland Heights Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Cleveland Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cleveland Heights area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 429 Bellevue priced from $1,745. 570 Boden Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Cleveland Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 429 Bellevue | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| 570 Boden Way | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| LESTER COURT, LLC | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $3,042 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cleveland Heights, CA
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cleveland Heights area is the $2.49 price per square foot 3BR/1.0BA Model at LESTER COURT, LLC in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $3,042. The second greatest value Cleveland Heights apartment is the 500 Merritt Ave Model at 500 Merritt Ave, Unit APT 1 starting at $2,500 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Laney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cleveland Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESTER COURT, LLC | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 500 Merritt Ave, Unit APT 1 | 500 Merritt Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| 570 Boden Way | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.19 |
| 429 Bellevue | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $5.12 |
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