Cheap Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA from $500 (92 Rentals)

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96 Linda Ave
1 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
Senior Living
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Common MacArthur
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Common MacArthur

873 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Electric Lofts
Studio Apartments

Electric Lofts

2415 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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3201 Beaumont Ave.
Studio Apartments

3201 Beaumont Ave.

3201 Beaumont AveOakland, CA 94602
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Artthaus Grand
Studio Apartments

Artthaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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535 41st St
Studio 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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Piedmont, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Piedmont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Piedmont, CA is a Studio unit found at Hillcastle Apartments in the Laney neighborhood priced from $1,200. Nook on Valdez in the Harrison Street neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Piedmont apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN BStudio,1BA$1,250
3301 Telegraph Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,250
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 24BR,2BA$1,275
Electric LoftsStudio A & BStudio,1BA$1,325
ArtHaus BrushCStudio,1BA$1,376
ArtHaus 820Studio 350Studio,1BA$1,414
Vue De Lac ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,445
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Piedmont area is the $1.81 price per square foot 1465 1st Ave Model at 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Piedmont apartment is the 3BR/3.0BA Model at 35th Ave starting at $3,650 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Woodminster 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.
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
35th Ave3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$2.40
Telegraph Loftsslo 2B2B2BR,1.5BA$2.49
The Chase Apartment Homes3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.32
204 Orange St, Unit 204204 Orange St2BR,1BA$2.53
659 Hillsborough St, Unit # 1659 Hillsborough St1BR,1BA$2.11
Erie St. 8241BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.56
Lakeshore Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.51
Euclid Apartments LLC.2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.38
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33

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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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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 Hillcastle Apartments listed at $1,200.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Piedmont Apartment is $1,499 at 840 York 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 $1,925 at Euclid Apartments LLC..

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 $2,199.

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