Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Reservoir Hill Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,600 (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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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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2605 26th Ave
Studio Apartments

2605 26th Ave

2605 26th AveOakland, 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

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Reservoir Hill area of San Francisco, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments priced from $2,195. 1777 & 1781 Sausal St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable Reservoir Hill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,195
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2,400
Sausal Gardens3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$2,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Reservoir Hill, CA

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Reservoir Hill area is the $1.97 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 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Sausal Gardens starting at $2,795 with a $3.00 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 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.97
Sausal Gardens3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$3.00
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.67

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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