Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northeast Oakland Hills Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,400 (41 Rentals)

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480 Crescent St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

480 Crescent St

480 Crescent StOakland, CA 94610
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5390 Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

5390 Broadway

5390 BroadwayOakland, CA 94618
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Piedmont Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Piedmont Gardens

181 Santa Rosa AveOakland, CA 94610
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Room For Rent!
Studio Apartments

Room For Rent!

390 Euclid AveOakland, CA 94610
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655 Wesley Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

655 Wesley Ave

655 Wesley AveOakland, CA 94610
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Euclid Ave Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Euclid Ave Apartments

372 Euclid AveOakland, CA 94610
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40 Moss Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

40 Moss Ave

40 Moss AveOakland, CA 94610
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169 Santa Rosa
Studio Apartments

169 Santa Rosa

169 Santa Rosa AveOakland, CA 94610
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366 Euclid Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

366 Euclid Ave

366 Euclid AveOakland, CA 94610
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77 Glen
Studio Apartments

77 Glen

77 Glen AveOakland, CA 94611
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The Empress
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Empress

3952 Harrison StOakland, CA 94611
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415 Lagunitas Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

415 Lagunitas Ave

415 Lagunitas AveOakland, CA 94610
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640 Brooklyn
1 Bedroom Apartments

640 Brooklyn

640 Brooklyn AveOakland, CA 94606
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Casa Grande
1 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Grande

624 Brooklyn AveOakland, CA 94606
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Grand Lake Towers
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Lake Towers

377 Santa Clara AveOakland, CA 94610
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472 Jean
1 Bedroom Apartments

472 Jean

472 Jean StOakland, CA 94610
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888 Vermont
1 Bedroom Apartments

888 Vermont

888 Vermont StOakland, CA 94610
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479 Merritt Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

479 Merritt Ave

479 Merritt AveOakland, CA 94610
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Erie St. 824
1 Bedroom Apartments

Erie St. 824

824 Erie StOakland, CA 94610
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96 Linda Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

96 Linda Ave

96 Linda AvePiedmont, CA 94611

Northeast Oakland Hills, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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 840 York Apartments priced from $1,475. Mariposa has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Northeast Oakland Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
MariposaB11BR,1BA$1,750
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts)A2BR 1x11BR,1BA$1,799
Quarryridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
Park Glenview ApartmentsB Plan1BR,1BA$1,850
Room For Rent!Euclid All UnitsStudio,1BA$1,850
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1CStudio,1BA$1,854
169 Santa RosaStudioStudio,1BA$1,945
570 Boden Way0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Oakland Hills, CA

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northeast Oakland Hills area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2 Bd 2 Bath Model at 175 Santa Rosa Ave in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Northeast Oakland Hills apartment is the 2X1 B1 Model at 225 Clifton starting at $3,050 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the Bushrod neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northeast Oakland Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
175 Santa Rosa Ave2 Bd 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
225 Clifton2X1 B12BR,1BA$3.05
95 41st St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.79
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts)B1AR 2x12BR,1BA$2.87
Euclid Apartments LLC.2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.52
MariposaB31BR,1BA$2.87
888 Vermont1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.08
696 Athol Ave, Unit 104696 Athol Ave1BR,1BA$2.69
Quarryridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.16
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Northeast Oakland Hills, Oakland, CA

Ranked #41

Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Getting Around the Northeast Oakland Hills Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northeast Oakland Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northeast Oakland Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northeast Oakland Hills is under $1,950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northeast Oakland Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Northeast Oakland Hills is 840 York Apartments which is listed at $1,499, while the average apartment in Northeast Oakland Hills costs $4,452.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northeast Oakland Hills?

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 5 regular apartments in Northeast Oakland Hills 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 Northeast Oakland Hills?

Cheap apartments in Northeast Oakland Hills have an average cost of $958 which is $3,494 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northeast Oakland Hills.

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