Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Piedmont Avenue Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (135 Rentals)

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Baxter on Broadway
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$2,784 - $3,540
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 23

Baxter on Broadway

4901 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
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Mily on Piedmont
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mily on Piedmont

3400-3416 Piedmont AveOakland, CA 94611
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95 41st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

95 41st St

95 41st StOakland, CA 94611
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4328 Howe St
Studio Apartments

4328 Howe St

4328 Howe StOakland, CA 94611

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4120-4132 Howe St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

4120-4132 Howe St

4120-4132 Howe StOakland, CA 94611
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761 Kingston Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

761 Kingston Ave

761 Kingston AveOakland, CA 94611
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12 Croxton Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12 Croxton Ave

12 Croxton AveOakland, CA 94611
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Harrison Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harrison Manor

3823 Harrison StOakland, CA 94611
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3317 Kempton Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3317 Kempton Ave

3317 Kempton AveOakland, CA 94611
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3762 Shafter Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3762 Shafter Ave

3762 Shafter AveOakland, CA 94609
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377 38th
1 Bedroom Apartments

377 38th

377 38thOakland, CA 94609

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275 Monte Vista Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 Monte Vista Ave

275 Monte Vista AveOakland, CA 94611
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356 41st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

356 41st St

356 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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359 41st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

359 41st St

359 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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29 Croxton Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

29 Croxton Ave

29 Croxton AveOakland, CA 94611
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168 41st St
4 Bedroom Apartments

168 41st St

168 41st StOakland, CA 94611
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4214 Montgomery St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4214 Montgomery St

4214 Montgomery StOakland, CA 94611
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51 Yosemite Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

51 Yosemite Ave

51 Yosemite AveOakland, CA 94611

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4263 Gilbert St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4263 Gilbert St

4263 Gilbert StOakland, CA 94611
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3843 Howe St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3843 Howe St

3843 Howe StOakland, CA 94611
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32-38 Entrada Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

32-38 Entrada Ave

32-38 Entrada AveOakland, CA 94611
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8 Yosemite Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

8 Yosemite Ave

8 Yosemite AveOakland, CA 94611
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4035 Howe St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4035 Howe St

4035 Howe StOakland, CA 94611
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272-274 38th St
Studio Apartments

272-274 38th St

272-274 38th StOakland, CA 94611
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3918 Cerrito Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3918 Cerrito Ave

3918 Cerrito AveOakland, CA 94611

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78 Glen Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

78 Glen Ave

78 Glen AveOakland, CA 94611
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4244 Gilbert St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4244 Gilbert St

4244 Gilbert StOakland, CA 94611
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4118 Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

4118 Broadway

4118 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
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275 Ridgeway Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 Ridgeway Ave

275 Ridgeway AveOakland, CA 94611
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8 Whitmore Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8 Whitmore Pl

8 Whitmore PlOakland, CA 94611
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410 45th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

410 45th St

410 45th StOakland, CA 94609

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
PiedmontStudio Income-RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,300
Quarryridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
635 El Dorado Ave1032BR,1BA$2,350
4231 Montgomery1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2,495
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts)B1B 2x12BR,1BA$2,499
3792 Harrison Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,500
3761 Harrison Street ApartmentsTwo Bed - Two Bath2BR,2BA$2,600
One Piedmont2BR/2.0BA2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One Piedmont3BR/2.5BA3BR,2.5BA$3.32
635 El Dorado Ave1032BR,1BA$2.47
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts)B1B 2x12BR,1BA$2.87
3761 Harrison Street ApartmentsTwo Bed - Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.20
3792 Harrison Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.33
100 Monte Cresta1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$3.60
4231 Montgomery1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$3.82
Quarryridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.16
PiedmontStudio Income-RestrictedStudio ,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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