Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hiller Highlands Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (23 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hiller Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiller Highlands Studio Apartments | $2,233 | $1,070 | $4,449 |
| Hiller Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $600 | $6,510 |
| Hiller Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,903 | $550 | $10,000+ |
| Hiller Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,102 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Hiller Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,516 | $972 | $10,000+ |
| Hiller Highlands 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,910 | $1,499 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hiller Highlands Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
| The Den | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 2715 Dwight | 6 Bedroom | 4 Bath | 6BR,4BA | $963 |
| Spectra Southside (Student) | Single | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 2430 Prospect | 2 Bedroom | 1 Bath B | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 680 Hiller Dr | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths | 5BR,3.5BA | $2.11 |
| 2151 Russell St | 2151 Russell St | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| 2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 2342 | 2342 Hilgard Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 236 Lomas Cantadas, Unit In-Law | 236 Lomas Cantadas | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| 2414 Telegraph | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 1833 Magellan Dr, Unit 2 | 1833 Magellan Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 334 45th St | 328C | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
| 2430 Prospect | 3 Bedroom | 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Casa Zimbabwe | Casa Zimbabwe Triples | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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