Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hiller Highlands Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (93 Rentals)

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5339 Broadway
Studio Apartments

5339 Broadway

5339 BroadwayOakland, CA 94618
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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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275 41st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 41st St

275 41st StOakland, CA 94611
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323 Alcatraz Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

323 Alcatraz Ave

323 Alcatraz AveOakland, CA 94618
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225 Clifton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

225 Clifton

225 Clifton StOakland, CA 94618
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475 Alcatraz Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

475 Alcatraz Ave

475 Alcatraz AveOakland, CA 94609
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366 45th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

366 45th St

366 45th StOakland, CA 94609
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4801 Shattuck
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4801 Shattuck

4801 Shattuck AveOakland, CA 94609
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41T Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

41T Apartments

237-263 41st StOakland, CA 94611
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Baywood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Baywood Apartments

221-225 41st StOakland, CA 94611
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138 Monte Cresta Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

138 Monte Cresta Ave

138 Monte Cresta AveOakland, CA 94611
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Idora
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Idora

5239 Claremont AveOakland, CA 94619
Corporate Housing

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4138 Howe St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4138 Howe St

4138 Howe StOakland, CA 94611
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2531 Benvenue Ave

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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 1770 La Loma priced from $850. 2425 Prospect has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Hiller Highlands apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1770 La LomaThird Floor1BR,1BA$850
2425 ProspectThird Floor A1BR,1BA$900
Wesley House0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,003
2737 Durant Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,031
2731 Durant Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
The Den3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1,350
450 40th St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,795
Quarryridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
The Laureate4 Beds, 2 Baths4BR,2BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hiller Highlands, CA

As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hiller Highlands area is the $1.80 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Den in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $2,450. The second greatest value Hiller Highlands apartment is the C2 Loft+Balcony Model at Telegraph Bays starting at $4,995 with a $3.94 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.
The Den1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.80
Telegraph BaysC2 Loft+Balcony3BR,2BA$3.94
The Laureate3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$4.08
ArtHaus TelegraphCal Suite4BR,2BA$1.48
1117 Alvarado Rd, Unit 1117-B1117 Alvarado Rd1BR,1BA$3.85
225 Clifton1X1 JR1BR,1BA$3.23
Quarryridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.16
Americana ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.90
450 40th St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$4.09
Telegraph Commons1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.82

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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 $1,800.

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

The cheapest apartment in Hiller Highlands is 1770 La Loma which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Hiller Highlands costs $2,350.

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 63 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 $2,002 which is $348 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hiller Highlands.

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