Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Pill Hill Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,000 (10 Rentals)

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535 30th St, Unit #2
$1,925
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535 30th St, Unit #2

535 30th StOakland, CA 94609
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543 30th St
$2,000
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543 30th St

543 30th StOakland, CA 94609
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3301 Telegraph Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Telegraph Ave

3301 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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426 - 428 26th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

426 - 428 26th St

426-428 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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Summit Crest Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Crest Apartments

2801 Summit StOakland, CA 94609
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420 26th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

420 26th St

420 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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624 31st St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

624 31st St

624 31st StOakland, CA 94609

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Pill Hill, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Pill Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Pill Hill area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Northgate Terrace priced from $1,050. 624 31st St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Pill Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
624 31st St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,795
Oak Grove - 444 28th St.1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pill Hill, CA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pill Hill area is the $2.88 price per square foot 2A Model at Rowhaus in the in the Pill Hill neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Pill Hill apartment is the J Model at Hanover Northgate starting at $3,389 with a $4.14 price per square foot in the Pill Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pill Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rowhaus2A2BR,2BA$2.88
Hanover NorthgateJ1BR,1BA$4.14
Town29S1 DowntownStudio ,1BA$3.97
Oak Grove - 444 28th St.1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.64
535 30th St, Unit #2535 30th St1BR,1BA$3.62
Monogram ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.25
Telegraph ArtsA21BR,1BA$4.11
543 30th St543 30th St1BR,1BA$4.00
624 31st St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.63
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio ,1BA$3.20

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Pill Hill, Oakland, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pill Hill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Pill Hill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Pill Hill is at Northgate Terrace listed at $1,050.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Pill Hill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Pill Hill Apartment is $1,250 at Northgate Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Pill Hill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Pill Hill is starting from $2,795 at Rowhaus.

What is the most affordable Pill Hill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Pill Hill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Telegraph Arts and starts from $3,719.

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