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

Diamond Terrace

1224-1228 Excelsior Ave

2440 Palmetto

2725 23rd Ave

School Street Apartments

3644 Magee Ave

4179-4185 Park Blvd

3301 Arkansas St
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4052 Lincoln Ave

4168 Park Blvd

3607-3609 Maple Ave

6520 Lucas Ave

2711 23rd Ave

3464 Champion St

3702 Maple Ave

2538 Highland Ave

4347 Leach Ave

1720 Clemens Rd
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3909 Midvale Ave

3856 35th Ave

2924 Carmel St

3836 Midvale Ave

5775-5777 Snake Rd

2843-2845 Carmel St

2827 22nd Ave

2020 Damuth St

2308 Damuth St

3410 Maple Ave
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3938-3942 35th Ave

1424 E 31st St

Fruitvale Gardens

3250 Georgia St

3891 Whittle Ave

3647 Coolidge Ave

1473 E 33rd St

1152-1158 Norwood Ave

3027 Capp St

3940 Midvale Ave
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2940 Carmel St

1471 Excelsior Ave

3912 Linwood Ave

4525-4531 Edgewood Ave

The Montclair

4423 Edgewood Ave

2832 19th Ave

2867 MacArthur Blvd

3722 Ardley Ave

3142 Coolidge Ave
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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 | $1,365 | $1,280 | $1,450 |
| Piedmont Pines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,286 | $1,895 | $7,244 |
| Piedmont Pines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,276 | $2,199 | $5,080 |
| Piedmont Pines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,312 | $2,295 | $6,330 |
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There are currently 195 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Piedmont Pines Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Piedmont Pines Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Piedmont Pines area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Hilltop Apartments priced from $1,280. 2039 MacArthur Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here are the most affordable Piedmont Pines apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,280 |
| 2039 MacArthur Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| 3600 Dimond Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| School Street Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Park Glenview Apartments | A plan | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| 3024 Fruitvale Ave | 3 Bedroom 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| 2943 MacArthur Blvd | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2,250 |
| 1777 & 1781 Sausal St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont Pines, CA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Piedmont Pines area is the $2.20 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 2943 MacArthur Blvd in the in the Dimond neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Piedmont Pines apartment is the 2x1 Model at 1777 & 1781 Sausal St starting at $2,400 with a $2.67 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2943 MacArthur Blvd | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| 1777 & 1781 Sausal St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 2200 Mountain Blvd, Unit #1 | 2200 Mountain Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 3024 Fruitvale Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| 3600 Dimond Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| Park Glenview Apartments | A plan | 1BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| 2039 MacArthur Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| Hilltop Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
| School Street Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.83 |
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