
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

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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

833 Erie St

589 Merritt Ave

739 Jean St

430-434 Sunnyslope Ave

4347 Leach Ave

540 Merritt Ave

761 Kingston Ave
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478 Capital St

1152-1158 Norwood Ave

551 Chetwood St

275 Monte Vista Ave

93-97 Monte Cresta Ave

Merritt Heights

5510-5550 College Ave

3891 Whittle Ave

1009 Macarthur Blvd

5275 College Ave
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4525-4531 Edgewood Ave

6052 Chabot Rd

746 Walker Ave

505 Chetwood St

856 Erie St

881 York St

6101-6107 Chabot Rd

4423 Edgewood Ave

546 Boden Way

395 Merritt Ave
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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 | $1,925 | $1,800 | $2,050 |
| Northeast Oakland Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,336 | $1,850 | $3,660 |
| Northeast Oakland Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,487 | $2,399 | $4,730 |
| Northeast Oakland Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,852 | $3,495 | $6,210 |
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There are currently 304 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northeast Oakland Hills Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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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 5339 Broadway priced from $1,745. 480 Crescent St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Northeast Oakland Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5339 Broadway | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
| 480 Crescent St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Euclid Apartments LLC. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| The Grand at Rockridge | D1BR 1x1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,899 |
| 570 Boden Way | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,925 |
| 225 Clifton | 1X1 JR | 1BR,1BA | $1,935 |
| 633 Cleveland Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| 175 Santa Rosa Ave | 1 Br | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northeast Oakland Hills, CA
As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northeast Oakland Hills area is the $2.72 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 2208 Lakeshore Ave in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Northeast Oakland Hills apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 3719 Emerson St starting at $3,346 with a $3.12 price per square foot in the Montclair Business 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2208 Lakeshore Ave | 2 Beds, 2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| 3719 Emerson St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| 118 Monte Cresta Avenue, Unit 118 Monte Cresta Ave | 118 Monte Cresta Avenue | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 175 Santa Rosa Ave | 1 Br | 1BR,1BA | $3.41 |
| 225 Clifton | 1X1 JR | 1BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
| 480 Crescent St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Euclid Apartments LLC. | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
| 570 Boden Way | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $3.85 |
| 5339 Broadway | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $3.61 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northeast Oakland Hills Apartments
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 $1,795 at 480 Crescent St.
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 $2,399 at The Grand at Rockridge.
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