Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hiller Highlands Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (23 Rentals)

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Evans Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Evans Manor

2316 Haste StBerkeley, CA 94704
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2618 College
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2618 College

2618 College AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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12 Panoramic
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

12 Panoramic

12 Panoramic WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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2731 Durant Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2731 Durant Ave

2731 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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2620 Regent
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

2620 Regent

2620 Regent StBerkeley, 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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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 1 Bed unit found at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available priced from $600. The Den has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Hiller Highlands apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$600
The Den1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
2715 Dwight6 Bedroom | 4 Bath6BR,4BA$963
Spectra Southside (Student)Single1BR,1BA$999
2430 Prospect2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hiller Highlands, CA

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hiller Highlands area is the $2.11 price per square foot 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths Model at 680 Hiller Dr in the in the Montclair Business neighborhood starting from $7,900. The second greatest value Hiller Highlands apartment is the 2151 Russell St Model at 2151 Russell St starting at $2,595 with a $2.73 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.
680 Hiller Dr5 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths5BR,3.5BA$2.11
2151 Russell St2151 Russell St2BR,1BA$2.73
2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 23422342 Hilgard Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
236 Lomas Cantadas, Unit In-Law236 Lomas Cantadas1BR,1BA$2.39
2414 Telegraph3 Bedroom | 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.64
1833 Magellan Dr, Unit 21833 Magellan Dr1BR,1BA$2.29
334 45th St328C1BR,1BA$2.54
2430 Prospect3 Bedroom | 1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.20
Casa ZimbabweCasa Zimbabwe Triples1BR,1BA$2.06
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hiller Highlands, Oakland, CA

Ranked #31

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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!

Getting Around the Hiller Highlands Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

10 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,400.

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

The cheapest apartment in Hiller Highlands is SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Hiller Highlands costs $8,700.

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 85 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 $2,665 which is $6,035 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hiller Highlands.

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