Cheap Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA from $500 (69 Rentals)
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2318 9th Ave

Piedmont

2775-2777 E 21st St

516 W MacArthur Blvd

ArtHaus 820

Raymond Apartments

1847 E 25th St
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2920 Filbert St

ArtHaus Brush

MacArthur Commons

Lenox Avenue Apartments

1704 10th Ave

1468-1474 MacArthur Blvd

1532 8th Ave

3807 Opal St

3811 Opal St

La Peralta
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4402 West St
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2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr Way
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Piedmont, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Piedmont?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Piedmont Studio Apartments | $2,110 | $1,050 | $3,520 |
| Cheap Piedmont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,642 | $1,199 | $6,510 |
| Cheap Piedmont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,562 | $1,749 | $8,970 |
| Cheap Piedmont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,104 | $1,995 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Piedmont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,176 | $1,645 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Piedmont Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Piedmont, CA is a Studio unit found at 3201 Beaumont Ave. in the Montclair Business neighborhood priced from $1,295. 14th Ave Apartments, LLC in the Trestle Glen neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Piedmont apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3201 Beaumont Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 14th Ave Apartments, LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| ArtHaus Northgate | A | Studio,1BA | $1,298 |
| Nook on Valdez | FLOOR PLAN E | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Piedmont | Studio Income-Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Electric Lofts | Studio G & H | Studio,1BA | $1,320 |
| ArtHaus Grand | B | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
| ArtHaus 820 | Studio Plan A | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Raymond Apartments | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| ArtHaus Oakbrook | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA
As of January 04, 2026 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 1001 46th St Model at 1001 46th St, Unit Cavernous 2bdrm starting at $3,950 with a $2.05 price per square foot in the Glashaus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Piedmont apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 680 Hiller Dr | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths | 5BR,3.5BA | $2.11 |
| 1001 46th St, Unit Cavernous 2bdrm | 1001 46th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| 169 Santa Rosa | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| 1231 E 19th St, Unit E. 19th St. | 1231 E 19th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.04 |
| 334 45th St | 334D | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| Telegraph Lofts | slo f1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.35 |
| 152 International Boulevard, Unit B | 152 International Boulevard | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Mariposa | B2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
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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 3201 Beaumont Ave. 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 $1,545 at Raymond Apartments.
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 $1,749 at 3024 Fruitvale Ave.
What is the most affordable Piedmont Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Piedmont Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3024 Fruitvale Ave and starts from $1,995.
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