
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Terrace Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (100 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Highland Terrace area of Oakland.


2442 23rd Ave

2216 E 23rd St

2120 E 22nd St

2711 23rd Ave

2538 Highland Ave

1812 Foothill Blvd

Casa Madrone

1921 E 26th St

2231 23rd Ave
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2337 21st Ave

Wallace Street Apartments

Redwood Crest Apartments

2657 Wallace St

2224 24th Ave

2827 22nd Ave

1615-1617 E 21st St

2637 Grand Vista Ave

1743-1749 E 21st Ave

2207 14th Ave
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2034 E 19th St

2005 E 21st St

1804 E 20th St

1800-1806 E 24th St

1127-1131 E 23rd St

2325 17th Ave

2121 E 20th St

2304 E 22nd St

1220 E 24th St

Multi-Family
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1947 E 22nd St

2450 14th Ave

1847 E 25th St

1818 E 22nd St

2329 23rd Ave

2717 23rd Ave

2437-2439 21st Ave

2151 E 24th St

1937-1941 E 26th St

2422 21st Ave
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2226 17th Ave

1922 E 20th St

1836 E 25th St

2002-2006 E 23rd St

2209 E 24th St

2136-2138 19th Ave

2801-2803 19th Ave

2045 16th Ave

2051 23rd Ave

2222 E 30th St
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Highland Terrace, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland Terrace?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Terrace 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,650 |
| Highland Terrace 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| Highland Terrace 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 100 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highland Terrace Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Highland Terrace Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Madrone | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Terrace, CA
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Terrace area is the $2.25 price per square foot 1808 E 20th St Model at 1808 E 20th St, Unit 3rd in the in the Merritt neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Highland Terrace apartment is the 0 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Casa Madrone starting at $1,395 with a $4.28 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1808 E 20th St, Unit 3rd | 1808 E 20th St | 3BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Casa Madrone | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $4.28 |
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