
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)

One Piedmont

635 El Dorado Ave

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

29 Croxton Ave

353 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 | $1,705 | $1,300 | $2,295 |
| Piedmont Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $1,710 | $2,700 |
| Piedmont Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,173 | $2,034 | $4,431 |
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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 77 Glen priced from $1,695. Piedmont has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,710. Here are the most affordable Piedmont Avenue apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Glen | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,695 |
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $1,710 |
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| 630 Mariposa | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| 115 Moss | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Baxter on Broadway | Plan SB | Studio,1BA | $2,295 |
| Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) | B1B 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,599 |
| 3761 Harrison Street Apartments | Two Bed - Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,600 |
| 334 45th St | 328D | 2BR,1BA | $2,628 |
| 100 Monte Cresta | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $2,645 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont Avenue, CA
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Piedmont Avenue area is the $3.20 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at One Piedmont in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $3,891. The second greatest value Piedmont Avenue apartment is the 334D Model at 334 45th St starting at $2,634 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Piedmont Avenue 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 | $3.20 |
| 334 45th St | 334D | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) | B1B 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| 100 Monte Cresta | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| 3761 Harrison Street Apartments | Two Bed - Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
| 4231 Montgomery | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $5.05 |
| Piedmont | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| 115 Moss | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
| 77 Glen | 1 Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $5.17 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Piedmont Avenue Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Piedmont Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in Piedmont Avenue is Piedmont which is listed at $1,710, while the average apartment in Piedmont Avenue costs $2,650.
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 4 regular apartments in Piedmont Avenue that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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