Cheap Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA from $300 (65 Rentals)

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Creekside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

95 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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Common MacArthur
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Common MacArthur

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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2519 7th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2519 7th Ave

2519 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Electric Lofts
Studio Apartments

Electric Lofts

2415 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Artthaus Grand
Studio Apartments

Artthaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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The Alician Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Alician Apartments

1450 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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535 41st St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

535 41st St

535 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606

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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Oakland
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland

787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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426 - 428 26th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

426 - 428 26th St

426-428 26th StOakland, CA 94612
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MacArthur Commons
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MacArthur Commons

540 39th StOakland, CA 94609
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Zorah Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Zorah Apartments

500 Zorah StOakland, CA 94606
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2208 Carroll St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2208 Carroll St

2208 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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Carroll Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Carroll Manor

2215 Carroll StOakland, CA 94606
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Summit Crest Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Crest Apartments

2801 Summit StOakland, CA 94609
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Piedmont, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Piedmont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Piedmont, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Telegraph Arts in the Pill Hill neighborhood priced from $375. 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
Telegraph ArtsB31BR,1BA$375
2375 Fruitvale AveSRO1BR,$900
14th Ave Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
3301 Telegraph Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
530 24th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
The MoranSC-0x1Studio,1BA$1,368
ArtHaus BrushCStudio,1BA$1,376
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395
The Alician Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
ArtHaus 820Studio Plan AStudio,1BA$1,402

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA

As of September 14, 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 Oakland, CA 94618 in the in the Montclair Business neighborhood starting from $7,900. The second greatest value Piedmont apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Model at 350 Vernon starting at $2,845 with a $1.63 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 Dr Oakland, CA 946185 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths5BR,3.5BA$2.11
350 Vernon2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.63
Telegraph Loftsslo 2B2B2BR,1.5BA$2.49
2909 Myrtle St, Unit 2907.52909 Myrtle St2BR,1BA$2.00
2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 2042445 Telegraph Ave2BR,2BA$2.37
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Lakeshore Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.17
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.14
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
334 45th St328C1BR,1BA$2.54

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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

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 14th Ave Apartments, LLC listed at $1,295.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Piedmont Apartment is $375 at Telegraph Arts.

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 $1,955 at The Moran.

What is the most affordable Piedmont Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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