Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Piedmont Pines Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (195 Rentals)

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Diamond Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Diamond Terrace

1459 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94602
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2440 Palmetto
2 Bedroom Apartments

2440 Palmetto

2440 Palmetto StOakland, CA 94602
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2725 23rd Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2725 23rd Ave

2725 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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3644 Magee Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3644 Magee Ave

3644 Magee AveOakland, CA 94619
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4179-4185 Park Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

4179-4185 Park Blvd

4179-4185 Park BlvdOakland, CA 94602
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3301 Arkansas St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Arkansas St

3301 Arkansas StOakland, CA 94602

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4052 Lincoln Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4052 Lincoln Ave

4052 Lincoln AveOakland, CA 94602
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4168 Park Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

4168 Park Blvd

4168 Park BlvdOakland, CA 94602
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6520 Lucas Ave
Studio Apartments

6520 Lucas Ave

6520 Lucas AveOakland, CA 94611
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2711 23rd Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2711 23rd Ave

2711 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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3464 Champion St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3464 Champion St

3464 Champion StOakland, CA 94602
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3702 Maple Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3702 Maple Ave

3702 Maple AveOakland, CA 94602
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4347 Leach Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4347 Leach Ave

4347 Leach AveOakland, CA 94602
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1720 Clemens Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1720 Clemens Rd

1720 Clemens RdOakland, CA 94602

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The Montclair
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Montclair

2130 Mountain BlvdOakland, CA 94611
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3940 Midvale Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3940 Midvale Ave

3940 Midvale AveOakland, CA 94602
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3027 Capp St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3027 Capp St

3027 Capp StOakland, CA 94602
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2940 Carmel St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2940 Carmel St

2940 Carmel StOakland, CA 94602
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1471 Excelsior Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1471 Excelsior Ave

1471 Excelsior AveOakland, CA 94602
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2924 Carmel St
Studio Apartments

2924 Carmel St

2924 Carmel StOakland, CA 94602
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5775-5777 Snake Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5775-5777 Snake Rd

5775-5777 Snake RdOakland, CA 94611

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2827 22nd Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

2827 22nd Ave

2827 22nd AveOakland, CA 94606
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3938-3942 35th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3938-3942 35th Ave

3938-3942 35th AveOakland, CA 94619
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3410 Maple Ave
Studio Apartments

3410 Maple Ave

3410 Maple AveOakland, CA 94602
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1424 E 31st St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1424 E 31st St

1424 E 31st StOakland, CA 94602
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2308 Damuth St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2308 Damuth St

2308 Damuth StOakland, CA 94602
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Fruitvale Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fruitvale Gardens

2930 MacArthur BlvdOakland, CA 94602
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3250 Georgia St
Studio Apartments

3250 Georgia St

3250 Georgia StOakland, CA 94602
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2020 Damuth St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2020 Damuth St

2020 Damuth StOakland, CA 94602

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1473 E 33rd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1473 E 33rd St

1473 E 33rd StOakland, CA 94602
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3891 Whittle Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3891 Whittle Ave

3891 Whittle AveOakland, CA 94602
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3856 35th Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3856 35th Ave

3856 35th AveOakland, CA 94619
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2832 19th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2832 19th Ave

2832 19th AveOakland, CA 94606
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3722 Ardley Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

3722 Ardley Ave

3722 Ardley AveOakland, CA 94602
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3142 Coolidge Ave
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3142 Coolidge Ave

3142 Coolidge AveOakland, CA 94602
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Piedmont Pines, Oakland, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Piedmont Pines Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Piedmont Pines area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2039 MacArthur Blvd priced from $1,425. 3600 Dimond Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Piedmont Pines apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2039 MacArthur Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,425
3600 Dimond Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,695
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,765
3024 Fruitvale Ave3 Bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$2,049
3566 Dimond Avenue3566 Dimond Avenue - 12BR,1BA$2,399
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2,400
Sausal Gardens3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$2,795
3719 Emerson St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3,346

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont Pines, CA

As of July 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Piedmont Pines area is the $3.12 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 3719 Emerson St in the in the Montclair Business neighborhood starting from $3,346. The second greatest value Piedmont Pines apartment is the 3 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Sausal Gardens starting at $2,795 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Dimond neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Piedmont Pines apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3719 Emerson St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.12
Sausal Gardens3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$3.00
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.67
3024 Fruitvale Ave3 Bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$2.63
3600 Dimond Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.83
2039 MacArthur Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2.59
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.38

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Piedmont Pines, Oakland, CA

Ranked #50

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Piedmont Pines Apartments

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Piedmont Pines Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Piedmont Pines is starting from $2,195 at Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments.

What is the most affordable Piedmont Pines Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Piedmont Pines Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3024 Fruitvale Ave and starts from $2,049.

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