
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Reservoir Hill Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $2,100 (45 Rentals)
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2725 23rd Ave

2711 23rd Ave

2637 Grand Vista Ave

Sausal Gardens

2744 Garden St

2373-2375 Grande Vista Pl

2390 Grande Vista Pl

2242-2246 E 32nd St
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2819 Garden St

2673 Grande Vista Ave

3454-3458 Morrison Ave

3000 Fruitvale Ave

1801 Macarthur Blvd

2717 23rd Ave

2235 E 32nd St

2922 Fruitvale Ave

2749 26th Ave
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2529 E 27th St

2547 E 29th St

3186 McKillop Rd

2825 Garden St

2670 25th Ave

3035 Lynde St

2811 Garden St

2382-2390 Grande Vista Pl

2940 Fruitvale Ave
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2707 Fruitvale Ave

3040 Lynde St

2605 26th Ave

2222 E 30th St

2828 22nd Ave

3072 Lynde Ave

2733 23rd Ave

2743 Brookdale Ave

2521 E 27th St
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2942 23rd Ave

2760 Garden St

2928 Fruitvale Ave

2905 Bona St

2760-2770 Fruitvale Ave

1777 & 1781 Sausal St

2615 26th Ave

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Reservoir Hill, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Reservoir Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,300 | $5,300 | $5,300 |
| Reservoir Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,195 | $2,195 | $2,195 |
| Reservoir Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,850 | $2,850 | $2,850 |
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Cheapest Available Reservoir Hill Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| 1777 & 1781 Sausal St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reservoir Hill, CA
As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Reservoir Hill area is the $1.44 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the in the Dimond neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Reservoir Hill apartment is the 2x1 Model at 1777 & 1781 Sausal St starting at $2,400 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Dimond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Reservoir Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 1777 & 1781 Sausal St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
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