Cheap Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA from $1,050 (210 Rentals)

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Creekside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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95 Linda AvePiedmont, CA 94611
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96 Linda Ave
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96 Linda Ave

96 Linda AvePiedmont, CA 94611
property at 5918 Martin Luther King Jr Way
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400
Total Monthly Price$1,400
4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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5918 Martin Luther King Jr Way

OaklandCA94609

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property at 2658 23rd Ave
$1,700 - $1,800

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Base Rent$1,700 - $1,800
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2658 23rd Ave

OaklandCA94606
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1900 Broadway
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$1,762 - $9,392

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1900 Broadway

1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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3507 Victor Ave, Unit 3
$1,975

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Base Rent$1,975
Total Monthly Price$1,975
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3507 Victor Ave, Unit 3

3507 Victor AveOakland, CA 94619
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property at 288 Whitmore St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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288 Whitmore St

OaklandCA94611
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property at 377 Orange St
$2,000
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377 Orange St
OaklandCA94610
property at 4027 Fullington St
$2,100
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4027 Fullington St
OaklandCA94619

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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 595 Merritt, LLC in the Laney neighborhood priced from $995. Northgate Terrace in the Pill Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Piedmont apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
595 Merritt, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$995
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio, 1BA$1,050
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN AStudio, 1BA$1,250
Electric LoftsStudio H AFFStudio, 1BA$1,305
359 Grand Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio, 1BA$1,365
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,395
ArtHaus NorthgateFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio, 1BA$1,398
2039 MacArthur Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$1,425
Alice CourtStudioStudio, 1BA$1,499
14th Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio, 1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA

As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Piedmont area is the $2.43 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Model at Mason at Hive in the Ralph Bunche neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Piedmont apartment is the 3 bed 2 bath Model at 5521 Shattuck Ave in the Shafter neighborhood starting at $3,505 with a $2.34 price per square foot. 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.
Mason at Hive3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms3BR, 3BA$2.43
5521 Shattuck Ave3 bed 2 bath3BR, 2BA$2.34
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.97
580 Jean St2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.24
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.41
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$2.46
864 34th Street - 11962BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$2.51
3507 Victor Ave, Unit 33507 Victor Ave1BR, 1BA$2.58
3301 Telegraph Ave.1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$2.13
2039 MacArthur Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR, 1BA$2.59

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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 595 Merritt, LLC listed at $995.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Piedmont Apartment is $1,250 at Northgate Terrace.

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 $1,994 at Piedmont.

What is the most affordable Piedmont Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Piedmont Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Sausal Gardens and starts from $2,850.

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