
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Piedmont Avenue Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (28 Rentals)
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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 |
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Piedmont Avenue Studio Apartments | $2,599 | $1,650 | $3,323 |
Piedmont Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,125 | $2,050 | $5,352 |
Piedmont Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,163 | $2,550 | $6,234 |
Piedmont Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,081 | $3,450 | $6,395 |
Piedmont Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $1,257 | $1,342 |
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There are currently 28 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 4 Beds unit found at 1900 Broadway priced from $1,257. Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here are the most affordable Piedmont Avenue apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-02 Bedroom 3 | 4BR,2BA | $1,257 |
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) | A2BR 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
77 Glen | Studio 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Bayo Vista Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
3761 Harrison Street Apartments | One Bed - One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
109 Monte Cresta Ave | 1Bed1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1C | Studio,1BA | $2,104 |
The Lark | Studio S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
Baxter on Broadway | Plan SC | Studio,1BA | $2,159 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont Avenue, CA
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Piedmont Avenue area is the $3.33 price per square foot 4102 Terrace St Model at 4102 Terrace St, Unit 4102 Terrace Street in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Piedmont Avenue apartment is the 4235 Montgomery St Model at 4235 Montgomery St, Unit B starting at $3,450 with a $3.45 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. |
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4102 Terrace St, Unit 4102 Terrace Street | 4102 Terrace St | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
4235 Montgomery St, Unit B | 4235 Montgomery St | 3BR,2BA | $3.45 |
95 41st St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) | B1AR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.87 |
3440 Richmond Blvd | 3440 Richmond Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
3792 Harrison Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
115 Moss | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.32 |
Bayo Vista Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
109 Monte Cresta Ave | 1Bed1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
Getting Around the Piedmont Avenue Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
58 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Piedmont Avenue Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Piedmont Avenue?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Piedmont Avenue is under $2,159.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Piedmont Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in Piedmont Avenue is Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) which is listed at $1,799, while the average apartment in Piedmont Avenue costs $4,524.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Piedmont Avenue?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 85 regular apartments in Piedmont Avenue that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Piedmont Avenue?
Cheap apartments in Piedmont Avenue have an average cost of $1,743 which is $2,781 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Piedmont Avenue.
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