
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA from $500 (48 Rentals)
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3513 Lincoln Ave

2775-2777 E 21st St

Piedmont

ArtHaus Brush

ArtHaus 820

Raymond Apartments

530 24th Street

MacArthur Commons
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3947 Angelo Ave

1900 Broadway

Lenox Avenue Apartments

1468-1474 MacArthur Blvd

1532 8th Ave

Mark Twain Homes

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2375 Fruitvale Ave

Hillcastle Apartments
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Nook on Valdez

The Alician Apartments

3201 Beaumont Ave.

3301 Telegraph Ave.

14th Ave Apartments, LLC

Electric Lofts

Regent Darien Apartments LLC.

ArtHaus Grand

2519 7th Ave
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535 41st St

ArtHaus Oakbrook

Oakland

ArtHaus Northgate

ArtHaus Yerba Buena

2621-2627 Martin Luther King Jr Way

Claremont Towers Apartments

426 - 428 26th St

2208 Carroll St
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Zorah Apartments

2166 E 27th Street

1008 E 23rd St

Fairmount Heights LLC.

547 24th St

6433 Telegraph Apartments

Carroll Manor

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123 17th St Apartments
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2616 Harrison St
Piedmont, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Piedmont?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Studio Apartments | $2,071 | $1,050 | $3,250 |
| Piedmont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,688 | $1,295 | $6,077 |
| Piedmont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,521 | $1,749 | $9,325 |
| Piedmont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,895 | $2,125 | $10,000+ |
| Piedmont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,845 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Piedmont Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Piedmont, CA is a Studio unit found at Nook on Valdez in the Harrison Street neighborhood priced from $1,230. 3201 Beaumont Ave. in the Montclair Business 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nook on Valdez | FLOOR PLAN A | Studio,1BA | $1,230 |
| 3201 Beaumont Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| The Alician Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 14th Ave Apartments, LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| Electric Lofts | Studio K & L | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
| ArtHaus Grand | Floor Plan B - Studio/1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,348 |
| ArtHaus 820 | Floor Plan A - Studio/1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Raymond Apartments | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan E - Studio/1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,418 |
| ArtHaus Oakbrook | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,448 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA and Nearby
As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Piedmont area is the $2.15 price per square foot 4824 Telegraph Ave Model at 4824 Telegraph Ave in the in the Shafter neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Piedmont apartment is the 334D Model at 334 45th St starting at $2,634 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Piedmont Avenue 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4824 Telegraph Ave | 4824 Telegraph Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| 334 45th St | 334D | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
| 1231 E 19th St, Unit E. 19th St. | 1231 E 19th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Mariposa | C1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 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 |
| 3024 Fruitvale Ave | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Packard Lofts | Loft 1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.66 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
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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 Nook on Valdez listed at $1,230.
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 ArtHaus Oakbrook and starts from $2,398.
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