Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Piedmont Pines Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $700 (13 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at MacArthur Studio priced from $743. 840 York Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,475. Here are the most affordable Piedmont Pines apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$743
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
1929 26th AvenueStudio1BR,1BA$1,495
3201 Beaumont Ave.1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,550
Lake Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont Pines, CA

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Piedmont Pines area is the $1.30 price per square foot intcommr Model at 2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studios in the in the Merritt neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Piedmont Pines apartment is the 3BR/3.0BA Model at 35th Ave starting at $3,650 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Woodminster 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.
2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studiosintcommr1BR,1BA$1.30
35th Ave3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$2.40
2811 Garden St, Unit B2811 Garden St2BR,1BA$2.30
2936 Brookdale Ave, Unit 29362936 Brookdale Ave2BR,1BA$2.10
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.72
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
1251 Sunnyhills Rd, Unit Garden Studio Apartment1251 Sunnyhills RdStudio ,1BA$2.40
Lake Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.56
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.70
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Piedmont Pines, Oakland, CA

Ranked #52

Among neighborhoods in Oakland, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 $2,093.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Piedmont Pines?

The cheapest apartment in Piedmont Pines is 1929 26th Avenue which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Piedmont Pines costs $3,400.

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 7 regular apartments in Piedmont Pines 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 Pines?

Cheap apartments in Piedmont Pines have an average cost of $408 which is $2,992 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Piedmont Pines.

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