Cheap Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA from $500 (195 Rentals)

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property at 70 Somerset Rd

$1,950

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PiedmontCA94611
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Creekside 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

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property at 321 Athol Ave

$1,700

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321 Athol Ave
OaklandCA94606

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1900 Broadway
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$1,762 - $7,072
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1900 Broadway

1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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535 30th St, Unit #2
$1,925
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$1,925
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535 30th St, Unit #2

535 30th StOakland, CA 94609
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661 Fairmount Ave, Unit 661
$2,000
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661 Fairmount Ave, Unit 661

661 Fairmount AveOakland, CA 94611
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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 Northgate Terrace in the Pill Hill neighborhood priced from $1,050. La Peralta in the Laney neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,345. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Piedmont apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,345
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN EStudio,1BA$1,350
ArtHaus NorthgateFloor Plan B Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,368
Piedmont1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted1BR,1BA$1,381
2039 MacArthur Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,425
Electric LoftsStudio G & HStudio,1BA$1,425
ArtHaus BrushFloor Plan B Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,500
ArtHaus 820Floor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,523

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA

As of August 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Piedmont area is the $2.35 price per square foot 874 36th St Model at 874 36th St, Unit C in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Piedmont apartment is the 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way Model at 4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way starting at $3,000 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Longfellow 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.
874 36th St, Unit C874 36th St3BR,2BA$2.35
4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way4538 Martin Luther King Jr Way1BR,1BA$2.50
029432BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.20
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
1777 & 1781 Sausal St2x12BR,1BA$2.67
Piedmont2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted2BR,1BA$2.49
3024 Fruitvale Ave3 Bedroom 1 bath3BR,1BA$2.63
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
2124 5th Ave, Unit Apt B2124 5th Ave1BR,1BA$2.52
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 Northgate Terrace listed at $1,050.

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 $1,850 at 1523-1527 8th 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 $2,049.

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