Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakland Hills Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $500 (117 Rentals)

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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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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 Heights priced from $765. 2375 Fruitvale Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Oakland Hills apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$765
2375 Fruitvale AveSRO1BR,$900
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable ApartmentsStudio 1 Bathroom B1BR,1BA$1,045
The Harmony CollectiveSuite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom1BR,$1,050
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,231
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN AStudio,1BA$1,250
14th Ave Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
2701 High StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,298
1722 27th AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$1,298

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland Hills, CA

As of November 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oakland Hills area is the $2.11 price per square foot 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths Model at 680 Hiller Dr in the in the Montclair Business neighborhood starting from $7,900. The second greatest value Oakland Hills apartment is the 4303 Rilea Way Model at 4303 Rilea Way, Unit 1 starting at $2,250 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Caballo Hills 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.
680 Hiller Dr5 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths5BR,3.5BA$2.11
4303 Rilea Way, Unit 14303 Rilea Way2BR,1BA$1.18
350 Vernon2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.55
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
1080 LoftsLoft 2Studio ,1BA$2.12
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.84
Lakeshore Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
4814 Daisy St, Unit 48144814 Daisy St1BR,1BA$1.75
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.08
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.70

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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 $1,298.

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

The cheapest apartment in Oakland Hills is 2375 Fruitvale Ave which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Oakland Hills costs $17,503.

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 131 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 $475 which is $17,028 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakland Hills.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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