Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Hills District Oakland, CA from $1,295 (45 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lower Hills District area of Oakland.

property at 624 Brooklyn Ave

$1,650 - $2,150

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624 Brooklyn Ave

OaklandCA94606
property at 2658 23rd Ave

$1,800

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2658 23rd Ave, Unit Bedroom 1

2658 23rd Ave
OaklandCA94606

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2519 7th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2519 7th Ave

2519 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Casa Madrone
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Madrone

1937 26th AveOakland, CA 94601
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3201 Beaumont Ave.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3201 Beaumont Ave.

3201 Beaumont AveOakland, CA 94602
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14th Ave
Studio Apartments

14th Ave

2936 14th AveOakland, 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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Zorah Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Zorah Apartments

500 Zorah 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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3669 39th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3669 39th Ave

3669 39th AveOakland, CA 94619
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840 York Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

840 York Apartments

840 York StOakland, CA 94610
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3600 Dimond Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3600 Dimond Ave

3600 Dimond AveOakland, CA 94602

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Diamond Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diamond Terrace

1459 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94602
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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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ArtHaus Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

ArtHaus Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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Dimond Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dimond Ave

3405 Dimond AveOakland, CA 94602
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3644 Magee Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3644 Magee Ave

3644 Magee AveOakland, CA 94619
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655 Wesley Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

655 Wesley Ave

655 Wesley AveOakland, CA 94610
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2811 NICOL
1 Bedroom Apartments

2811 NICOL

2811 Nicol AveOakland, CA 94602

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1934 9th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1934 9th Ave

1934 9th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Palmcrest
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palmcrest

1125 E 18th StOakland, 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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2511 7th
2 Bedroom Apartments

2511 7th

2511 7th AveOakland, 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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Casa Grande
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Grande

624 Brooklyn AveOakland, CA 94606
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Bella Haus
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bella Haus

800 E 20th 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 $1,395. 2039 MacArthur Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,425. 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$1,395
2039 MacArthur Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,425
14th Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
3669 39th Ave3669 39th Ave - 71BR,1BA$1,595
3600 Dimond Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
The Chase Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,706
Diamond Terrace1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795
ArtHaus OakbrookFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,838
Dimond Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,849
2811 NICOL1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Hills District, CA

As of September 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Hills District area is the $1.97 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the in the Dimond neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Lower Hills District apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Sausal Gardens starting at $2,850 with a $3.06 price per square foot in the Dimond 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.
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.97
Sausal Gardens3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$3.06
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.67
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.46
3600 Dimond Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.83
Dimond Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.27
2811 NICOL1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.38
2039 MacArthur Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.59
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.94
14th Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lower Hills District, Oakland, CA

Ranked #43

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 $1,395.

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 $1,425 at 2039 MacArthur Blvd.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lower Hills District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lower Hills District is starting from $1,999 at 2511 7th.

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