Cheap Homes for Rent in Oakland Hills Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,000 (33 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Oakland Hills area of Oakland.

property at 6901 Sunkist Dr

$1,150 - $3,333

Studio To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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6901 Sunkist Dr

OaklandCA94605

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property at 1242 88th Ave

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1242 88th Ave

OaklandCA94621
property at 6115 Old Quarry Loop

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 31

6115 Old Quarry Loop, Unit 6115

6115 Old Quarry Loop
OaklandCA94605

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property at 321 Athol Ave

$1,795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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321 Athol Ave
OaklandCA94606
property at 150 Pearl St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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150 Pearl St

OaklandCA94611

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property at 4844 Daisy St

$2,000

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$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4844 Daisy St, Unit #A

4844 Daisy St
OaklandCA94619
property at 7630 Lockwood St

$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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7630 Lockwood St
OaklandCA94621

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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 Northgate Terrace priced from $1,050. The Harmony Collective has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Oakland Hills apartments for rent in Oakland, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The Harmony CollectiveSuite A - Unfurnished Room - Shared Bathroom1BR,$1,200
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
The Rose on BondFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,270
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN AStudio,1BA$1,275
2308 Foothill Blvd0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,350
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable CommunityStudio 1 Bathroom CStudio,1BA$1,390
Raymond Investments LLC.StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Casa Madrone0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakland Hills, CA

As of July 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakland Hills area is the $1.81 price per square foot Loft 4 Model at 1080 Lofts in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $3,255. The second greatest value Oakland Hills apartment is the Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts starting at $2,050 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth 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.
1080 LoftsLoft 4Studio ,1BA$1.81
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
1050-1066 47th Ave1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
2934 Ford St, Unit Ford Street Studios 12934 Ford St1BR,1BA$1.16
Laurel HausFloor Plan B 2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.12
1000 E 33rd St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.85
2425-2429 Humboldt Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.19
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.84
Sunny View Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.00
ArtHaus TelegraphCal Suite4BR,2BA$1.73

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakland Hills, Oakland, CA

Ranked #1

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oakland Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Oakland Hills?

There are currently 6772 Apartments for Rent in Oakland Hills, CA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $23,630. There are also 183 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oakland Hills ranging from $1,000 to $12,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oakland Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oakland Hills ranges from $1,000 to $12,750 with an average monthly rent of $4,153.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Oakland Hills?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oakland Hills range from $800 to $8,512, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,495 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,299 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,205.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.