
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (7 Rentals)
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1939 E 29th St
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Highland Park, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland Park?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Highland Park Studio Apartments | $1,427 | $1,250 | $1,950 |
Highland Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $1,495 | $2,850 |
Highland Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,016 | $2,550 | $3,700 |
Highland Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,464 | $2,249 | $2,850 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highland Park Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Highland Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Park area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Hillcastle Apartments priced from $1,200. Tudor Hall has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hillcastle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Tudor Hall | studio | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
3201 Beaumont Ave. | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, CA
As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $3.00 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 1 bath Model at 3024 Fruitvale Ave in the in the Mills College neighborhood starting from $2,249. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the One Bedroom Model at 3405 Dimond Ave starting at $1,849 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the Mills College neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Park apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3024 Fruitvale Ave | 3 Bedroom 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $3.00 |
3405 Dimond Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
Tudor Hall | studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.99 |
Hillcastle Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.00 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHighland Park, Oakland, CA
Ranked #66
Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Highland Park Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
46 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
57 / 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 Highland Park Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Highland Park?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highland Park is under $2,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Park?
The cheapest apartment in Highland Park is 3201 Beaumont Ave. which is listed at $1,550, while the average apartment in Highland Park costs $2,800.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Highland Park?
Cheap apartments in Highland Park have an average cost of $749 which is $2,051 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Park.
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