Cheap Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA from $500 (219 Rentals)

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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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1900 Broadway
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$1,802 - $8,095
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1900 Broadway

1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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property at 321 Athol Ave

$1,850

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321 Athol Ave
OaklandCA94606
property at 150 Pearl St

$1,900

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150 Pearl St

OaklandCA94611

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property at 811 York St

$1,925

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811 York St, Unit 326

811 York St
OaklandCA94610
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535 30th St, Unit #2
$1,925
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535 30th St, Unit #2

535 30th StOakland, CA 94609
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2869 38th Ave, Unit 2869
$1,950
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2869 38th Ave, Unit 2869

2869 38th AveOakland, CA 94619
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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 $1,245. 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$1,245
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,280
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN EStudio,1BA$1,300
ArtHaus 820Floor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,332
Casa Madrone0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,395
Raymond Investments LLC.StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
ArtHaus BrushFloor Plan C Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,419
Vista HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,480
Electric LoftsStudio G & HStudio,1BA$1,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA

As of June 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Piedmont area is the $2.42 price per square foot 874 36th St Model at 874 36th St, Unit C in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Piedmont apartment is the 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way Model at 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 2604 starting at $2,600 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Ralph Bunche 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$2.42
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26042600 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.17
The Alician Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.25
2869 38th Ave, Unit 28692869 38th Ave2BR,1BA$1.77
029432BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.20
1000 E 33rd St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.85
2425-2429 Humboldt Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.19
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
The Chase Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.35
Piedmont1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted1BR,1BA$2.19

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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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 $1,480 at Vista 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 $1,795 at 1000 E 33rd St.

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 $1,999.

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