Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Reservoir Hill Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,400 (45 Rentals)

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2725 23rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2725 23rd Ave

2725 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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2711 23rd Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2711 23rd Ave

2711 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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Sausal Gardens
3 Bedroom Apartments

Sausal Gardens

1801-1807 Sausal StOakland, CA 94602
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2744 Garden St
Studio Apartments

2744 Garden St

2744 Garden StOakland, CA 94601

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2819 Garden St
Studio Apartments

2819 Garden St

2819 Garden StOakland, CA 94601
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3000 Fruitvale Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3000 Fruitvale Ave

3000 Fruitvale AveOakland, CA 94602
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2717 23rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2717 23rd Ave

2717 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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2235 E 32nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2235 E 32nd St

2235 E 32nd StOakland, CA 94602
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2749 26th Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2749 26th Ave

2749 26th AveOakland, CA 94601

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2529 E 27th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2529 E 27th St

2529 E 27th StOakland, CA 94601
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2547 E 29th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2547 E 29th St

2547 E 29th StOakland, CA 94602
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3186 McKillop Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3186 McKillop Rd

3186 McKillop RdOakland, CA 94602
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2825 Garden St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2825 Garden St

2825 Garden StOakland, CA 94601
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2670 25th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2670 25th Ave

2670 25th AveOakland, CA 94601
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3035 Lynde St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3035 Lynde St

3035 Lynde StOakland, CA 94601
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2811 Garden St
Studio Apartments

2811 Garden St

2811 Garden StOakland, CA 94601

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3040 Lynde St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3040 Lynde St

3040 Lynde StOakland, CA 94601
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2605 26th Ave
Studio Apartments

2605 26th Ave

2605 26th AveOakland, CA 94601
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2222 E 30th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2222 E 30th St

2222 E 30th StOakland, CA 94606
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2828 22nd Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

2828 22nd Ave

2828 22nd AveOakland, CA 94606
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3072 Lynde Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3072 Lynde Ave

3072 Lynde AveOakland, CA 94601
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2733 23rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2733 23rd Ave

2733 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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2521 E 27th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2521 E 27th St

2521 E 27th StOakland, CA 94601

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2942 23rd Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2942 23rd Ave

2942 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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2760 Garden St
Studio Apartments

2760 Garden St

2760 Garden StOakland, CA 94601
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2905 Bona St
Studio Apartments

2905 Bona St

2905 Bona StOakland, CA 94601
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2615 26th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2615 26th Ave

2615 26th AveOakland, CA 94601

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Reservoir Hill, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Reservoir Hill Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,465
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reservoir Hill, CA

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Reservoir Hill area is the $1.55 price per square foot One Bedroom Model at Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments in the in the Dimond neighborhood starting from $1,465. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.67

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Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.