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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
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Common MacArthur
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Common MacArthur

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

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Piedmont, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Piedmont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Piedmont, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Common MacArthur in the West Oakland neighborhood priced from $903. Nook on Valdez in the Harrison Street neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Piedmont apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Common MacArthurPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath - A4BR,2BA$903
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN BStudio,1BA$1,150
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,195
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
3301 Telegraph Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,250
Electric LoftsStudio IStudio,1BA$1,325
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 14BR,2BA$1,345
ArtHaus BrushCStudio,1BA$1,376
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395
Vue De Lac ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Piedmont area is the $1.98 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 514-516 North St in the in the South Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,550. The second greatest value Piedmont apartment is the 1465 1st Ave Model at 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A starting at $2,895 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Laney 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.
514-516 North St4 Beds, 2 Baths4BR,2BA$1.98
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
35th Ave3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$2.40
Oakland Heights Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
871 27th St, Unit 871B871 27th St2BR,1BA$1.90
2811 Garden St, Unit B2811 Garden St2BR,1BA$2.30
695 42nd St, Unit D695 42nd St2BR,1BA$2.33
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
2132 19th Ave, Unit B2132 19th Ave2BR,1BA$2.35
Euclid Apartments LLC.2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.40

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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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  • 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 Nook on Valdez listed at $1,150.

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 $1,945 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 Common MacArthur and starts from $1,045.

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