Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Piedmont Avenue Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (28 Rentals)

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Maya by Common
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maya by Common

4045 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
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275 41st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

275 41st St

275 41st StOakland, 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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The Empress
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Empress

3952 Harrison StOakland, CA 94611
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366 45th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

366 45th St

366 45th StOakland, CA 94609

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77 Glen
Studio Apartments

77 Glen

77 Glen AveOakland, CA 94611
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41T Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

41T Apartments

237-263 41st StOakland, CA 94611
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Baywood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Baywood Apartments

221-225 41st StOakland, CA 94611
Senior Living
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3792 Harrison Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

3792 Harrison Street

3792 Harrison StOakland, CA 94611
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4138 Howe St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4138 Howe St

4138 Howe StOakland, CA 94611
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96 Linda Ave
1 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 34BR,2BA$1,257
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts)A2BR 1x11BR,1BA$1,799
Quarryridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
77 GlenStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,995
Bayo Vista Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095
3761 Harrison Street ApartmentsOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
109 Monte Cresta Ave1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1CStudio,1BA$2,104
The LarkStudio S1Studio,1BA$2,150
Baxter on BroadwayPlan SCStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4102 Terrace St, Unit 4102 Terrace Street4102 Terrace St2BR,1BA$3.33
4235 Montgomery St, Unit B4235 Montgomery St3BR,2BA$3.45
95 41st St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.79
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts)B1AR 2x12BR,1BA$2.87
3440 Richmond Blvd3440 Richmond Blvd1BR,1BA$3.10
3792 Harrison Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.00
115 Moss1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.32
Bayo Vista Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.08
109 Monte Cresta Ave1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$3.50
Quarryridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,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

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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