
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Piedmont Avenue Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (136 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Piedmont Avenue area of Oakland.


Quarryridge Apartments

3761 Harrison Street Apartments

The Grand at Rockridge

One Piedmont

Total Monthly Price
661 Fairmount Ave, Unit 661

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

Harrison Manor

3317 Kempton Ave

12 Croxton Ave

3762 Shafter Ave

377 38th
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275 Monte Vista Ave

356 41st St

29 Croxton Ave

568 Fairmount Ave

359 41st St

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 | $1,962 | $1,800 | $2,050 |
| Piedmont Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,204 | $1,899 | $2,456 |
| Piedmont Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,372 | $2,595 | $4,495 |
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There are currently 136 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 1 Bed unit found at Piedmont priced from $1,381. 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 | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,381 |
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| The Grand at Rockridge | E1BR 1x1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,899 |
| Baxter on Broadway | Plan OA | 1BR,1BA | $2,449 |
| 100 Monte Cresta | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| 4231 Montgomery | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| One Piedmont | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $4,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont Avenue, CA
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Piedmont Avenue area is the $3.69 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at One Piedmont in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $4,395. The second greatest value Piedmont Avenue apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted Model at Piedmont starting at $1,994 with a $2.49 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 | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.69 |
| Piedmont | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 2BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| 100 Monte Cresta | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| 4231 Montgomery | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $4.72 |
| Baxter on Broadway | Plan OA | 1BR,1BA | $4.10 |
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
| The Grand at Rockridge | D1BR 1x1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $5.09 |
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 $1,381 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 $1,994 at Piedmont.
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