Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hiller Highlands Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $400 (30 Rentals)

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2414 Telegraph
$1,400 - $1,483
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3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

2414 Telegraph

2410-2424 Telegraph AveBerkeley, CA 94704
Student Housing
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2901 Channing
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

2901 Channing

2901 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2335 Warring
1 to 8 Bedroom Apartments

2335 Warring

2335 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Evans Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evans Manor

2316 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2620 Regent
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2620 Regent

2620 Regent StBerkeley, CA 94704
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12 Panoramic
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

12 Panoramic

12 Panoramic WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2618 College
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2618 College

2618 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2731 Durant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2731 Durant Ave

2731 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2710 College
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2710 College

2710 College AveBerkeley, CA 94705
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Durant Park Apartment
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Durant Park Apartment

2226-2230 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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1770 La Loma
1 Bedroom Apartments

1770 La Loma

1770 La Loma AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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Creekside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

95 Linda AvePiedmont, CA 94611
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2437 Warring St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2437 Warring St

2437 Warring StBerkeley, CA 94704
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Hiller Highlands, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hiller Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hiller Highlands area of San Francisco, CA is a 6 Beds unit found at 2901 Channing priced from $490. 2335 Warring has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 8 Beds apartment currently listed from $552. Here are the most affordable Hiller Highlands apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2901 ChanningSecond Floor6BR,3BA$490
2335 WarringSecond Floor8BR,2BA$552
2715 Dwight6 Bedroom | 4 Bath6BR,4BA$963
Spectra Southside (Student)Single Deluxe - S1BR,1BA$999
2620 Regent4 Bedroom | 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1,007
2430 Prospect2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1,025
Casa ZimbabweRidge House Triples1BR,1BA$1,030
12 Panoramic3 Bedroom | 1 Bath B3BR,1BA$1,092
2414 Telegraph4 Bedroom | 1 Bath4BR,1BA$1,400
2701 Durant5 Bedroom | 3 Bath5BR,3BA$1,575

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hiller Highlands, CA

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hiller Highlands area is the $0.98 price per square foot 5 Bedroom | 3 Bath Model at 2620 Regent in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $1,458. The second greatest value Hiller Highlands apartment is the 3012College Model at 3012 College Ave starting at $3,500 with a $2.92 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hiller Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2620 Regent5 Bedroom | 3 Bath5BR,3BA$0.98
3012 College Ave3012College3BR,2BA$2.92
2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 23422342 Hilgard Ave2BR,1BA$2.09
2414 Telegraph3 Bedroom | 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.64
12 Panoramic4 Bedroom | 1.5 Bath4BR,1.5BA$2.33
2618 College2 Bedroom | 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$2.31
2430 Prospect3 Bedroom | 1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.20
Casa ZimbabweCasa Zimbabwe Triples1BR,1BA$2.06
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.65
2901 ChanningLower Level2BR,1BA$2.84

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Hiller Highlands, Oakland, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Hiller Highlands, Oakland, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hiller Highlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hiller Highlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hiller Highlands is under $1,575.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hiller Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Hiller Highlands is Spectra Southside (Student) which is listed at $999, while the average apartment in Hiller Highlands costs $8,507.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hiller Highlands?

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 60 regular apartments in Hiller Highlands 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 Hiller Highlands?

Cheap apartments in Hiller Highlands have an average cost of $2,336 which is $6,171 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hiller Highlands.

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