Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Piedmont Avenue Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,300 (17 Rentals)

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275 41st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

275 41st St

275 41st StOakland, CA 94611
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77 Glen
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

77 Glen

77 Glen AveOakland, CA 94611

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Saxony Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saxony Apartments

561 Oakland AveOakland, CA 94611
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635 El Dorado Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

635 El Dorado Ave

635 El Dorado AveOakland, CA 94611
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366 45th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

366 45th St

366 45th StOakland, CA 94609
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The Empress
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Empress

3952 Harrison StOakland, CA 94611
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Creekside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

95 Linda AvePiedmont, CA 94611
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96 Linda Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

96 Linda Ave

96 Linda AvePiedmont, CA 94611

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
77 Glen1 Studio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,895
115 Moss1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2,195
Baxter on BroadwayPlan SCStudio,1BA$2,324

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont Avenue, CA

As of January 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Piedmont Avenue area is the $2.20 price per square foot 334D Model at 334 45th St in the in the Piedmont Avenue neighborhood starting from $2,634. The second greatest value Piedmont Avenue apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at One Piedmont starting at $3,891 with a $3.25 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.
334 45th St334D2BR,2BA$2.20
One Piedmont2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.25
115 Moss2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$2.83
95 41st St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.20
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts)B1B 2x12BR,1BA$2.99
100 Monte Cresta2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$3.27
3761 Harrison Street ApartmentsTwo Bed - Two Bath2BR,2BA$3.14
630 Mariposa1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$3.45
Quarryridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.16
PiedmontStudio Income-RestrictedStudio ,1BA$3.10

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 $2,634.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Piedmont Avenue?

The cheapest apartment in Piedmont Avenue is 115 Moss which is listed at $2,195, while the average apartment in Piedmont Avenue costs $2,642.

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 2 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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