Cheap Homes for Rent in the Hiller Highlands Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $800 (11 Rentals)

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2531 Benvenue Ave

BerkeleyCA94704

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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 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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Hiller Highlands

What type of rentals are currently available in Hiller Highlands?

There are currently 1260 Apartments for Rent in Hiller Highlands, CA with pricing that ranges from $765 to $25,820. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hiller Highlands ranging from $800 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hiller Highlands?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hiller Highlands ranges from $800 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,389.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hiller Highlands?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hiller Highlands range from $800 to $9,559, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,600 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $845.

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