Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Hills Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (113 Rentals)

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1596 Tucker St
$1,650
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$1,650
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$1,650
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 4

1596 Tucker St

1596 Tucker StOakland, CA 94603
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ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street
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$1,650 - $2,625
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$1,569 - $2,544
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$1,650 - $2,625
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street

1510 Webster StOakland, CA 94612
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Mark Twain Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain Homes

3525 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
Senior Living
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The Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

2600-2685 Ec Reems CtOakland, CA 94605
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Brookfield Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookfield Place

555 98th AveOakland, CA 94603
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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
Corporate Housing
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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Oakland Hills, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oakland Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakland Hills area of Oakland, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookfield Place priced from $779. Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $782. Here are the most affordable Oakland Hills apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookfield Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$779
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1BR,1BA$782
3228 Adeline5 Bedroom | 1 Bath5BR,1BA$892
2620 Regent4 Bedroom | 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1,007
The Harmony CollectiveSuite B - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom1BR,$1,150
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN AStudio,1BA$1,150
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,195
Electric LoftsStudio G & HStudio,1BA$1,325
ArtHaus 820Floor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,390
Raymond ApartmentsStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland Hills, CA

As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland Hills area is the $1.23 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Oakland Hills apartment is the 2606 Harrison St Model at 2606 Harrison St starting at $2,795 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakland Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
2606 Harrison St2606 Harrison St2BR,1BA$1.69
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
2620 Regent5 Bedroom | 3 Bath5BR,3BA$0.98
1231 E 19th St, Unit E. 19th St.1231 E 19th St2BR,1BA$1.88
473 Newton Ave473 Newton Ave2BR,1BA$1.36
1428 78th Ave, Unit 11428 78th Ave1BR,1BA$1.95
3228 Adeline2 Bedroom | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
2124 Parker3 Bedroom | 2 Bath B3BR,2BA$1.35
Brookfield Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.23

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Oakland Hills, Oakland, and the greater Oakland area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakland Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Oakland Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakland Hills is under $1,395.

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

The cheapest apartment in Oakland Hills is Brookfield Place which is listed at $779, while the average apartment in Oakland Hills costs $21,259.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 79 regular apartments in 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 Oakland Hills?

Cheap apartments in Oakland Hills have an average cost of $848 which is $20,411 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland Hills.

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