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

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3867 Buell St
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3867 Buell St

3867 Buell StOakland, CA 94619

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Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$743
High Street Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,286
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.32
2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studios an...intcommr1BR,1BA$1.30
35th Ave3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$2.40
3030 Chapman - PE Gallot2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.76
3301 E 12th St1bdrm loft1BR,1.5BA$2.57
Granite Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.16
401 Derby1BR/1BA E1BR,1BA$3.64
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.70
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.65
1929 26th AvenueStudioStudio ,1BA$3.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA

Ranked #85

Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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