Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Redwood Heights Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (7 Rentals)
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4701 Fair Ave

840 York Apartments
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1929 26th Avenue

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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 |
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Redwood Heights Studio Apartments | $2,172 | $743 | $3,066 |
Redwood Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,168 | $1,495 | $3,399 |
Redwood Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,684 | $1,581 | $3,699 |
Redwood Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,973 | $2,600 | $3,390 |
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There are currently 7 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 Studio priced from $743. High Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,286. Here are the most affordable Redwood Heights apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $743 |
High Street Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,286 |
840 York Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Redwood Heights, CA
As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Redwood Heights area is the $1.32 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the Mills College neighborhood starting from $2,552. The second greatest value Redwood Heights apartment is the intcommr Model at 2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studios an... starting at $2,195 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Merritt 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. |
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Vulcan Lofts | Live/Work lofts | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studios an... | intcommr | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
35th Ave | 3BR/3.0BA | 3BR,3BA | $2.40 |
3030 Chapman - PE Gallot | 2 Bed 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.76 |
3301 E 12th St | 1bdrm loft | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.57 |
Granite Pointe Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.16 |
401 Derby | 1BR/1BA E | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
840 York Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.70 |
MacArthur Studio | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.65 |
1929 26th Avenue | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRedwood Heights, Oakland, CA
Ranked #85
Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Redwood Heights Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
51 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Redwood Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Redwood Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Redwood Heights is under $3,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Redwood Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Redwood Heights is 1929 26th Avenue which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Redwood Heights costs $2,898.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Redwood Heights?
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 9 regular apartments in Redwood Heights 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 Redwood Heights?
Cheap apartments in Redwood Heights have an average cost of $742 which is $2,156 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Redwood Heights.
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