Cheap Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA from $500 (104 Rentals)

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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
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ArtHaus Grand
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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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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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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535 41st St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

535 41st St

535 41st StOakland, CA 94609

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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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 2375 Fruitvale Ave in the Patten neighborhood priced from $900. ArtHaus Grand in the Merritt neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,198. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Piedmont apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2375 Fruitvale AveSRO1BR,$900
ArtHaus GrandBStudio,1BA$1,198
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN EStudio,1BA$1,250
14th Ave Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
PiedmontStudio Income-RestrictedStudio,1BA$1,300
3301 Telegraph Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,300
ArtHaus 820Studio Plan AStudio,1BA$1,350
ArtHaus BrushDStudio,1BA$1,350
NEW 200 East 15th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA

As of November 06, 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 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment Model at 350 Vernon starting at $2,745 with a $1.57 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
350 Vernon2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$1.57
MariposaC12BR,1BA$2.22
2166 E 27th Street2166 E 27th St 2Br Plan2BR,1BA$2.00
152 International Boulevard, Unit B152 International Boulevard1BR,1BA$2.20
276 Adams1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2.15
Lakeshore Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.00
1833 Magellan Dr, Unit 21833 Magellan Dr1BR,1BA$2.29
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.08
524 25th St, Unit 524-1524 25th St1BR,1BA$2.28

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Bay area for affordable living. Find your perfect San Francisco Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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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 ArtHaus Grand listed at $1,198.

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 $1,998 at 2166 E 27th Street.

What is the most affordable Piedmont Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Piedmont Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 530 24th Street and starts from $2,012.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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