
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Piedmont Pines Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,200 (195 Rentals)
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3201 Beaumont Ave.

Diamond Terrace

2440 Palmetto

2725 23rd Ave

1224-1228 Excelsior Ave

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3644 Magee Ave

4179-4185 Park Blvd

3301 Arkansas St
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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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The Montclair

4423 Edgewood Ave

3940 Midvale Ave

3027 Capp St

2940 Carmel St

1471 Excelsior Ave

3912 Linwood Ave

3836 Midvale Ave

2924 Carmel St

5775-5777 Snake Rd
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2843-2845 Carmel St

2827 22nd Ave

3938-3942 35th Ave

3410 Maple Ave

1424 E 31st St

2308 Damuth St

Fruitvale Gardens

3250 Georgia St

1152-1158 Norwood Ave

2020 Damuth St
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3647 Coolidge Ave

1473 E 33rd St

3891 Whittle Ave

3909 Midvale Ave

3856 35th Ave

4525-4531 Edgewood Ave

2832 19th Ave

3722 Ardley Ave

3142 Coolidge Ave

3597 Fruitvale 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 | $1,280 | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| Piedmont Pines 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,385 | $1,850 | $7,780 |
| Piedmont Pines 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,015 | $1,995 | $4,680 |
| Piedmont Pines 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,529 | $2,049 | $6,220 |
| Piedmont Pines 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2039 MacArthur Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| 3600 Dimond Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,765 |
| 3024 Fruitvale Ave | 3 Bedroom 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $2,049 |
| 3566 Dimond Avenue | 3566 Dimond Avenue - 1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,399 |
| 1777 & 1781 Sausal St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,400 |
| Sausal Gardens | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $2,795 |
| 3719 Emerson St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3719 Emerson St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.12 |
| Sausal Gardens | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 1777 & 1781 Sausal St | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 3024 Fruitvale Ave | 3 Bedroom 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| 3600 Dimond Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 2039 MacArthur Blvd | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.38 |
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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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