
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Oakland Hills Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,100 (304 Rentals)
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The Grand at Rockridge

570 Boden Way

Erie Street Apartments

Heritage of Claremont

1224-1228 Excelsior Ave

476 Weldon

Lagunitas Towers

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4179-4185 Park Blvd
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95 41st St

4324-4326 Montgomery St

459 Boulevard Way

5445 Broadway

655 MacArthur Blvd

Harrison Manor

4168 Park Blvd

4328 Howe St

6520 Lucas Ave

3650-3654 Grand Ave
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165 Santa Rosa Ave

970 Vermont St

4052 Lincoln Ave

589 Merritt Ave

739 Jean St

430-434 Sunnyslope Ave

833 Erie St

540 Merritt Ave

761 Kingston Ave

4347 Leach Ave
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478 Capital St

881 York St

3891 Whittle Ave

93-97 Monte Cresta Ave

Merritt Heights

5510-5550 College Ave

275 Monte Vista Ave

1009 Macarthur Blvd

5275 College Ave

551 Chetwood St
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1152-1158 Norwood Ave

4525-4531 Edgewood Ave

746 Walker Ave

6052 Chabot Rd

505 Chetwood St

856 Erie St

6101-6107 Chabot Rd

4423 Edgewood Ave

546 Boden Way

497-503 Fairbanks Ave
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Northeast Oakland Hills, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northeast Oakland Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Oakland Hills Studio Apartments | $1,916 | $1,595 | $2,195 |
| Northeast Oakland Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,324 | $1,899 | $4,150 |
| Northeast Oakland Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,225 | $2,550 | $5,080 |
| Northeast Oakland Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,270 | $6,270 | $6,270 |
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Cheapest Available Northeast Oakland Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northeast Oakland Hills area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Quarryridge Apartments priced from $1,800. The Grand at Rockridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,899. Here are the most affordable Northeast Oakland Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| The Grand at Rockridge | E1BR 1x1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,899 |
| Park Glenview Apartments | A plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 225 Clifton | 1X1 JR | 1BR,1BA | $1,935 |
| 576-580 Vernon St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| 570 Boden Way | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
| Erie St. 824 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| 345 MacArthur | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| 100 Monte Cresta | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Oakland Hills, CA
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Oakland Hills area is the $2.83 price per square foot 2200 Mountain Blvd Model at 2200 Mountain Blvd, Unit #1 in the in the Montclair Business neighborhood starting from $2,550. The second greatest value Northeast Oakland Hills apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Erie St. 824 starting at $2,200 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the Merritt neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeast Oakland Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2200 Mountain Blvd, Unit #1 | 2200 Mountain Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Erie St. 824 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| 100 Monte Cresta | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| 472 Jean | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
| 345 MacArthur | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
| 225 Clifton | 1X1 JR | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Park Glenview Apartments | A plan | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
| 570 Boden Way | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.39 |
| The Grand at Rockridge | D1BR 1x1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $5.09 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northeast Oakland Hills Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northeast Oakland Hills?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northeast Oakland Hills is at Quarryridge Apartments listed at $1,800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northeast Oakland Hills Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northeast Oakland Hills Apartment is $1,899 at The Grand at Rockridge.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northeast Oakland Hills Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northeast Oakland Hills is starting from $2,095 at 576-580 Vernon St.
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