Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Hills District Oakland, CA from $700 (47 Rentals)

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515 E 22nd St, Unit #3
$1,790
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515 E 22nd St, Unit #3

515 E 22nd StOakland, CA 94606
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property at 811 York St

$1,925

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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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811 York St, Unit 326

811 York St
OaklandCA94610

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property at 3404 Delaware St

$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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3404 Delaware St
OaklandCA94602
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Casa Madrone
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Madrone

1937 26th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2924 14th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2924 14th Ave

2924 14th AveOakland, CA 94606
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2519 7th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2519 7th Ave

2519 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Palmcrest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmcrest

1125 E 18th StOakland, CA 94606

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Zorah Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Zorah Apartments

500 Zorah StOakland, CA 94606
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2208 Carroll St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2208 Carroll St

2208 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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ArtHaus Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

ArtHaus Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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Carroll Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Carroll Manor

2215 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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840 York Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

840 York Apartments

840 York StOakland, CA 94610
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1000 E 33rd St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1000 E 33rd St

1000 E 33rd StOakland, CA 94610
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3405 Dimond Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3405 Dimond Ave

3405 Dimond AveOakland, CA 94602

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3600 Dimond Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3600 Dimond Ave

3600 Dimond AveOakland, CA 94602
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Bella Haus
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Haus

800 E 20th StOakland, CA 94606
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655 Wesley Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

655 Wesley Ave

655 Wesley AveOakland, CA 94610
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3644 Magee Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3644 Magee Ave

3644 Magee AveOakland, CA 94619
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1934 9th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1934 9th Ave

1934 9th AveOakland, CA 94606
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The Cordova
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Cordova

882 Cleveland StOakland, CA 94606
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East Lake Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

East Lake Court

1924 9th AveOakland, CA 94606
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The Wilshire
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Wilshire

1935 10th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Oxford Arms LLC.
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Arms LLC.

2210 10th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Casa Grande
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Grande

624 Brooklyn AveOakland, CA 94606
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property at 728 E 24th St

$2,150

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734 E 20th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

734 E 20th St

734 E 20th StOakland, CA 94606
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02943
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

02943

2943 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94602
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Erie St. 824
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Erie St. 824

824 Erie StOakland, CA 94610
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609 E 23rd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

609 E 23rd St

609 E 23rd StOakland, CA 94606
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Lower Hills District, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Hills District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Hills District area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 3201 Beaumont Ave. priced from $1,280. ArtHaus Oakbrook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,573. Here are the most affordable Lower Hills District apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,280
ArtHaus OakbrookFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,573
The Chase Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,706
1000 E 33rd St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,795
Bella HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,838
Park Glenview Apartments- Boutique Senior LivingA plan1BR,1BA$1,900
3024 Fruitvale Ave3 Bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$1,999
570 Boden Way0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,095
Oxford Arms LLC.2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Hills District, CA

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Hills District area is the $2.20 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 02943 in the in the Dimond neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Lower Hills District apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at 3809 Maybelle Avenue starting at $2,750 with a $2.82 price per square foot in the Mills College neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Hills District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
029432BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.20
3809 Maybelle Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.82
1000 E 33rd St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.85
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.67
Oxford Arms LLC.3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$2.80
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.02
The Chase Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.35
Bella HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$3.06
ArtHaus OakbrookFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio ,1BA$3.15
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Hills District, Oakland, CA

Ranked #44

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Hills District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lower Hills District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lower Hills District is at 3201 Beaumont Ave. listed at $1,280.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Hills District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Hills District Apartment is $1,706 at The Chase Apartment Homes.

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