Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hiller Highlands Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (122 Rentals)

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47Hundred
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$2,403
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 2

47Hundred

4700 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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Baxter on Broadway
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$2,784 - $3,501
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 8

Baxter on Broadway

4901 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
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334 45th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

334 45th St

334 45th StOakland, CA 94609
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5390 Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

5390 Broadway

5390 BroadwayOakland, CA 94618
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Vicente Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Vicente Arms

5445 Vicente WayOakland, CA 94609
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323 Alcatraz Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

323 Alcatraz Ave

323 Alcatraz AveOakland, CA 94618
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275 41st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 41st St

275 41st StOakland, CA 94611
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450 40th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

450 40th St

450 40th StOakland, CA 94609
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225 Clifton
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225 Clifton

225 Clifton StOakland, CA 94618
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366 45th St
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366 45th St

366 45th StOakland, CA 94609
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475 Alcatraz Ave
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475 Alcatraz Ave

475 Alcatraz AveOakland, CA 94609
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41T Apartments
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41T Apartments

237-263 41st StOakland, CA 94611
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Baywood Apartments
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Baywood Apartments

221-225 41st StOakland, CA 94611
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138 Monte Cresta Ave
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138 Monte Cresta Ave

138 Monte Cresta AveOakland, CA 94611
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The Logan
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Logan

5110 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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4138 Howe St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4138 Howe St

4138 Howe StOakland, CA 94611
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100 Monte Cresta
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100 Monte Cresta

100 Monte Cresta AveOakland, CA 94611
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336 40th St
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336 40th St

336 40th StOakland, CA 94609
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5001-5005 Shafter Ave
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5001-5005 Shafter Ave

5001 Shafter AveOakland, CA 94609
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463 61st St
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463 61st St

463 61st StOakland, CA 94609
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95 41st St
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95 41st St

95 41st StOakland, CA 94611

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Available Jun 1

2531 Benvenue Ave

BerkeleyCA94704

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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 4 Beds unit found at FOUND Study Southside Berkeley priced from $845. Wesley House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Hiller Highlands apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study Southside Berkeley4x2 - Double - Berkeley 26-274BR,2BA$845
Wesley House0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
2737 Durant Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,125
2731 Durant Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
The Laureate3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR,2BA$1,395
1770 La LomaPeaceful Northside Student Housing | Single-Pri...1BR,1BA$1,650
2508 Hillegass AvestudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Quarryridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
2333 Channing WayStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
2325 Channing WayStudioStudio,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hiller Highlands, CA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hiller Highlands area is the $3.57 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 2525 Benvenue Ave in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $4,995. The second greatest value Hiller Highlands apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Den starting at $2,450 with a $1.80 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.
2525 Benvenue Ave3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$3.57
The Den1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.80
3012 College Ave3012College3BR,2BA$2.92
2737 Durant Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.68
4801 ShattuckC42BR,1BA$3.58
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts)B1B 2x12BR,1BA$2.87
100 Monte Cresta1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$3.46
225 Clifton1X1 JR1BR,1BA$3.23
Quarryridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.16
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.82

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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 $1,895.

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

The cheapest apartment in Hiller Highlands is 2731 Durant Ave which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Hiller Highlands costs $2,325.

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 100 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 $2,226 which is $99 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hiller Highlands.

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