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Creekside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

95 Linda AvePiedmont, CA 94611
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96 Linda Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

96 Linda Ave

96 Linda AvePiedmont, CA 94611

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Mark Twain Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain Homes

3525 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
Senior Living

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873 32nd Street
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

873 32nd Street

873 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
Corporate Housing
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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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3201 Beaumont Ave.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3201 Beaumont Ave.

3201 Beaumont AveOakland, CA 94602
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3301 Telegraph Ave.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Telegraph Ave.

3301 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
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2519 7th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2519 7th Ave

2519 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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ArtHaus Northgate
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Northgate

2618 Martin Luther King Jr WayOakland, CA 94612

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Piedmont, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Piedmont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Piedmont, CA is a Studio unit found at 873 32nd Street in the West Oakland neighborhood priced from $888. 2375 Fruitvale Ave in the Patten neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Piedmont apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
873 32nd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$888
2375 Fruitvale AveSRO1BR,$900
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN AStudio,1BA$1,250
14th Ave Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
ArtHaus BrushEStudio,1BA$1,296
3301 Telegraph Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
PiedmontStudio Income-RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,300
ArtHaus 820Studio Plan AStudio,1BA$1,350
ArtHaus NorthgateEStudio,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA

As of December 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Piedmont area is the $2.11 price per square foot 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths Model at 680 Hiller Dr in the in the Montclair Business neighborhood starting from $7,900. The second greatest value Piedmont apartment is the 459 Boulevard Way Model at 459 Boulevard Way, Unit Boulevard starting at $4,600 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Piedmont apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
680 Hiller Dr5 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths5BR,3.5BA$2.11
459 Boulevard Way, Unit Boulevard459 Boulevard Way3BR,2.5BA$2.30
1001 46th St, Unit Cavernous 2bdrm1001 46th St2BR,2BA$2.05
551 59th St, Unit #B551 59th St4BR,2.5BA$1.84
350 Vernon2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.52
2606 Harrison St2606 Harrison St2BR,1BA$1.84
169 Santa Rosa3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment3BR,2BA$2.00
MariposaC12BR,1BA$2.22
152 International Boulevard, Unit B152 International Boulevard1BR,1BA$2.20
276 Adams1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2.15

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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Getting Around Piedmont, CA

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

18 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Piedmont Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Piedmont?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Piedmont is at 873 32nd Street listed at $888.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Piedmont Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Piedmont Apartment is $900 at 2375 Fruitvale Ave.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Piedmont is starting from $1,945 at Raymond Apartments.

What is the most affordable Piedmont Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Piedmont Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Chase Apartment Homes and starts from $2,295.

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