
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Redwood Heights Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (188 Rentals)
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Sunny View Terrace

3846 Buell St

2922-2932 Morgan Ave

3760 39th Ave

3644 Magee Ave

3633 Patterson Ave

3719-3727 Buell St

3675 39th Ave

3702 Maple Ave
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3309-3317 Courtland Ave

2924 Carmel St

2940 Carmel St

3940 Midvale Ave

3237 Courtland Ave

3170 High St

3248 Dakota St

3805 Maybelle Ave

3520 Quigley St

3849 Maybelle Ave
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3700 Macarthur Blvd

3701 Maybelle Ave

3840 39th Ave

3938-3942 35th Ave

3833 Maybelle Ave

3856 35th Ave

4130-4132 Masterson St

4782 Tompkins Ave

3503 Kansas St

3461 39th Ave
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3813-3821 Maybelle Ave

3774-3778 39th Ave

3909 Midvale Ave

2641 High St

3224 Liese Ave

3285 Delaware St

3250 Georgia St

3836 Midvale Ave

4800 Daisy St

3782-3798 Angelo Ave
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3220-3222 Liese Ave

3630 Suter St

3325 Georgia St

4430 MacArthur Blvd

3683 Maybelle Way

4126 Masterson St

0 Macarthur Blvd

4812-4814 Tompkins Ave

High & MacArthur Mixed Use Project

3512-3514 Midvale Ave
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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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Redwood Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $1,695 | $1,850 |
| Redwood Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,750 | $2,550 | $2,950 |
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There are currently 188 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
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Redwood Heights area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at MacArthur Heights priced from $1,395. Sunny View Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Redwood Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Sunny View Terrace | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| 3809 Maybelle Avenue | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,750 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Redwood Heights, CA
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Redwood Heights area is the $2.82 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 3809 Maybelle Avenue in the in the Mills College neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Redwood Heights apartment is the 2BR/1BA Model at Sunny View Terrace starting at $1,695 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the Mills College 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3809 Maybelle Avenue | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| Sunny View Terrace | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| MacArthur Heights | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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