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95 Linda AvePiedmont, CA 94611
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96 Linda Ave

96 Linda AvePiedmont, CA 94611
property at 684 Apgar St

$1,325 - $1,650

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684 Apgar St

OaklandCA94609

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property at 1929 9th Ave

$1,800

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1929 9th Ave

OaklandCA94606

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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 ArtHaus Northgate in the Ralph Bunche neighborhood priced from $1,115. La Peralta in the Laney neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Piedmont apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ArtHaus NorthgateFloor Plan E Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,115
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN AStudio,1BA$1,250
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
ArtHaus BrushFloor Plan D Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,357
Bella HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,389
ArtHaus 820Floor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,425
Raymond Investments LLC.StudioStudio,1BA$1,445
Vue De Lac ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,495
530 24th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Piedmont area is the $2.29 price per square foot D1 Model at Mariposa in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $5,495. The second greatest value Piedmont apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments starting at $2,195 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the Dimond 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.
MariposaD13BR,2BA$2.29
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
1914 6th Ave, Unit #21914 6th Ave2BR,1BA$1.67
Telegraph Loftsslo f2Studio ,1BA$2.15
3440 Laguna Ave, Unit Upper3440 Laguna Ave2BR,1BA$2.18
3834 Market St3834 Market St3BR,1.5BA$2.18
2869 38th Ave, Unit 28692869 38th Ave2BR,1BA$2.05
029432BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.20
Diamond HausFloor Plan C 2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.02
2934 Brookdale Ave, Unit 29342934 Brookdale Ave2BR,1BA$2.30

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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 ArtHaus Northgate listed at $1,115.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Piedmont Apartment is $1,389 at Bella Haus.

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 $2,023 at Diamond Haus.

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 $2,099.

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