
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Redwood Heights Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (189 Rentals)
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2933 Carmel St, Unit 1

3846 Buell St

2922-2932 Morgan Ave

3760 39th Ave

3644 Magee Ave

3633 Patterson Ave

3719-3727 Buell St

3675 39th Ave

3309-3317 Courtland Ave
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3702 Maple Ave

3909 Midvale Ave

2641 High St

3224 Liese Ave

3285 Delaware St

3250 Georgia St

3836 Midvale Ave

2924 Carmel St

2940 Carmel St

3237 Courtland Ave
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3940 Midvale Ave

4800 Daisy St

3248 Dakota St

3805 Maybelle Ave

3520 Quigley St

3849 Maybelle Ave

3700 Macarthur Blvd

3701 Maybelle Ave

3840 39th Ave

3938-3942 35th Ave
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3833 Maybelle Ave

3856 35th Ave

4130-4132 Masterson St

4782 Tompkins Ave

3503 Kansas St

3461 39th Ave

3813-3821 Maybelle Ave

3774-3778 39th Ave

4430 MacArthur Blvd

3683 Maybelle Way
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4126 Masterson St

0 Macarthur Blvd

4812-4814 Tompkins Ave

High & MacArthur Mixed Use Project

3512-3514 Midvale Ave

3820 Maybelle Ave

3669 39th Ave

3538 Quigley St

3875 Maybelle Ave

4844 Daisy St
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Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Redwood Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Heights Studio Apartments | $1,495 | $1,395 | $1,595 |
| Redwood Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,437 | $2,300 | $2,575 |
| Redwood Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,800 | $3,800 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 189 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Redwood Heights Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Redwood Heights Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| 3811 39TH AVENUE | 3811 39TH AVENUE - 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Redwood Heights, CA
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Redwood Heights area is the $2.86 price per square foot 2933 Carmel St Model at 2933 Carmel St, Unit 1 in the in the Woodminster neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Redwood Heights apartment is the 3811 39TH AVENUE - 1 Model at 3811 39TH AVENUE starting at $2,395 with a $2.99 price per square foot in the Woodminster neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Redwood Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2933 Carmel St, Unit 1 | 2933 Carmel St | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 3811 39TH AVENUE | 3811 39TH AVENUE - 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRedwood Heights, Oakland, CA
Ranked #62
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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