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Mark Twain Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain Homes

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

The Grove

2600-2685 Ec Reems CtOakland, CA 94605
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Northgate Terrace
Studio Apartments

Northgate Terrace

550 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606

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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 Studio unit found at MacArthur Studio priced from $743. Oakland 34 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $811. Here are the most affordable Oakland Hills apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$743
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$811
Brookfield Place2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$935
Oakland Station Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
2618 College5 Bedroom | 3 Bath5BR,3BA$1,054
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN BStudio,1BA$1,150
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,195
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
The Harmony CollectiveSuite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom1BR,$1,200
2620 Regent4 Bedroom | 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1,210

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland Hills, CA

As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland Hills area is the $1.32 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,552. The second greatest value Oakland Hills apartment is the 4 Bedroom | 3 Bath Model at 2710 College starting at $1,962 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley 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$1.32
2710 College4 Bedroom | 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1.08
2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studiosintcommr1BR,1BA$1.30
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
2620 Regent5 Bedroom | 3 Bath5BR,3BA$1.02
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.90
Brookfield Place2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.65

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Oakland Hills, Oakland, CA

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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 $1,210.

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

The cheapest apartment in Oakland Hills is Oakland 34 Apartments which is listed at $811, while the average apartment in Oakland Hills costs $11,995.

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 78 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 $2,641 which is $9,354 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland Hills.

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