Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Terrace Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (26 Rentals)

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2120 E 22nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2120 E 22nd St

2120 E 22nd StOakland, CA 94606
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2711 23rd Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2711 23rd Ave

2711 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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2655 Wakefield
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2655 Wakefield

2655 Wakefield AveOakland, CA 94606
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2442 23rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2442 23rd Ave

2442 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606

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Casa Madrone
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Madrone

1937 26th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2827 22nd Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

2827 22nd Ave

2827 22nd AveOakland, CA 94606
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1615-1617 E 21st St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1615-1617 E 21st St

1615-1617 E 21st StOakland, CA 94606

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2224 24th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2224 24th Ave

2224 24th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2725 23rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2725 23rd Ave

2725 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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Hillside Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Terrace

1495 E 22nd StOakland, CA 94606
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1947 E 22nd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1947 E 22nd St

1947 E 22nd StOakland, CA 94606
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2015 E 25th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2015 E 25th St

2015 E 25th StOakland, CA 94606
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1847 E 25th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1847 E 25th St

1847 E 25th StOakland, CA 94606
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2121 E 20th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2121 E 20th St

2121 E 20th StOakland, CA 94606

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Glenview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenview Apartments

1936-1948 E 29th StOakland, CA 94606
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Multi-Family
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Multi-Family

2230 E 22nd StOakland, CA 94606
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2422 21st Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2422 21st Ave

2422 21st AveOakland, CA 94606

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2437-2439 21st Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2437-2439 21st Ave

2437-2439 21st AveOakland, CA 94606
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2717 23rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2717 23rd Ave

2717 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606

Highland Terrace, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Terrace, CA

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highland Terrace area is the $2.35 price per square foot 2132 19th Ave Model at 2132 19th Ave, Unit B in the in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Highland Terrace apartment is the 2019 E 20th St Model at 2019 E 20th St, Unit D starting at $2,200 with a $3.38 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Terrace apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2132 19th Ave, Unit B2132 19th Ave2BR,1BA$2.35
2019 E 20th St, Unit D2019 E 20th St2BR,1BA$3.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highland Terrace, Oakland, CA

Ranked #107

Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Highland Terrace Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

58 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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