
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Piedmont Avenue Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (135 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Piedmont Avenue area of Oakland.


Quarryridge Apartments

3761 Harrison Street Apartments

Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts)

635 El Dorado Ave

One Piedmont

Mily on Piedmont

3803-3809 Manila Ave

95 41st St

4328 Howe St
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165 Santa Rosa Ave

4324-4326 Montgomery St

4120-4132 Howe St

761 Kingston Ave

3819-3825 Manila Ave

12 Croxton Ave

Harrison Manor

3317 Kempton Ave

3762 Shafter Ave

377 38th
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275 Monte Vista Ave

356 41st St

568 Fairmount Ave

359 41st St

29 Croxton Ave

3401 Richmond Blvd

4207 Arroyuelo Ave

168 41st St

4214 Montgomery St

51 Yosemite Ave
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93-97 Monte Cresta Ave

4263 Gilbert St

3843 Howe St

32-38 Entrada Ave

8 Yosemite Ave

4035 Howe St

835 Kingston Ave

272-274 38th St

3918 Cerrito Ave

123 Monte Cresta Ave
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78 Glen Ave

4330 Piedmont Ave

4244 Gilbert St

4118 Broadway

4250-4258 Piedmont Ave

3775 Leighton St

275 Ridgeway Ave

8 Whitmore Pl

211 40th Street Way

410 45th St
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Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Piedmont Avenue?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Avenue Studio Apartments | $1,925 | $1,800 | $2,050 |
| Piedmont Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,358 | $1,795 | $2,913 |
| Piedmont Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,439 | $2,350 | $5,070 |
| Piedmont Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,724 | $6,724 | $6,724 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 135 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Piedmont Avenue Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Piedmont Avenue Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Piedmont Avenue area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Piedmont priced from $1,300. Quarryridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Piedmont Avenue apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont | Studio Income-Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 635 El Dorado Ave | 103 | 2BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| 4231 Montgomery | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) | B1B 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,499 |
| 3792 Harrison Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| 3761 Harrison Street Apartments | Two Bed - Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,600 |
| One Piedmont | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3,822 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont Avenue, CA
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Piedmont Avenue area is the $3.32 price per square foot 3BR/2.5BA Model at One Piedmont in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $6,724. The second greatest value Piedmont Avenue apartment is the 103 Model at 635 El Dorado Ave starting at $2,350 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Piedmont Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Piedmont | 3BR/2.5BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.32 |
| 635 El Dorado Ave | 103 | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) | B1B 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| 3761 Harrison Street Apartments | Two Bed - Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
| 3792 Harrison Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 100 Monte Cresta | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| 4231 Montgomery | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
| Piedmont | Studio Income-Restricted | Studio ,1BA | $3.10 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Piedmont Avenue Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Piedmont Avenue Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Piedmont Avenue Apartment is $1,410 at Piedmont.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Piedmont Avenue Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Piedmont Avenue is starting from $2,350 at 635 El Dorado Ave.
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