
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Piedmont Pines Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $2,195 (99 Rentals)


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2200 Mountain Blvd, Unit #1, Unit #1

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7285 Snake Rd, Unit A, Unit A

Diamond Terrace

2440 Palmetto

1224-1228 Excelsior Ave

2725 23rd Ave

3644 Magee Ave

4179-4185 Park Blvd

2711 23rd Ave
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3607-3609 Maple Ave

3464 Champion St

3301 Arkansas St

4052 Lincoln Ave

School Street Apartments

The Montclair

5775-5777 Snake Rd

1720 Clemens Rd

3027 Capp St

3940 Midvale Ave
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2940 Carmel St

1441-1443 E 32nd St

3248 Dakota St

3285 Delaware St

3722 Ardley Ave

3597 Fruitvale Ave

2832 19th Ave

6453 Heather Ridge Way

2020 Damuth St

1473 E 33rd St
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3891 Whittle Ave

3856 35th Ave

2308 Damuth St

3938-3942 35th Ave

Fruitvale Gardens

1424 E 31st St

1733 Clemens Rd

3627 Coolidge Ave

2423 Delmer St

6415 Snake Rd
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3257 Delaware St

3815 Midvale Ave

3922 Canon Ave

3532 Laguna Ave

4818 Park Blvd

3555 Maple Ave

1327-1331 Everett Ave

3156 Coolidge Ave

1527-1535 Macarthur Blvd

1411 MacArthur Blvd
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Piedmont Pines, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Piedmont Pines?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Pines Studio Apartments | $1,366 | $1,350 | $1,400 |
| Piedmont Pines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $1,750 | $5,382 |
Piedmont Pines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,100 | $2,195 | $5,020 |
| Piedmont Pines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,879 | $2,099 | $8,829 |
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Pet Friendly LifestylePiedmont Pines, Oakland, CA
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3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Piedmont Pines Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Piedmont Pines?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Piedmont Pines is under $2,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Piedmont Pines?
The cheapest apartment in Piedmont Pines is Diamond Haus which is listed at $2,023, while the average apartment in Piedmont Pines costs $4,294.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Piedmont Pines?
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 Pines that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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