Cheap Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA from $500 (109 Rentals)
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2375 Fruitvale Ave

Piedmont

2775-2777 E 21st St

ArtHaus 820

NEW 200 East 15th Street

Raymond Apartments
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1847 E 25th St

1900 Broadway

MacArthur Commons

Lenox Avenue Apartments

2920 Filbert St

1468-1474 MacArthur Blvd

La Peralta

522-526 33rd St
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The Jefferson

3811 Opal St

776-778 20th St

425 E 18th St

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3900 Adeline

1019 E 33rd St
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334 45th St

3806 Patterson Ave

1041 Grand View Dr

Quarryridge Apartments
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Piedmont?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Piedmont Studio Apartments | $2,194 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Piedmont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,581 | $800 | $6,510 |
| Cheap Piedmont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,516 | $1,737 | $9,497 |
| Cheap Piedmont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,837 | $1,879 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Piedmont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,533 | $1,475 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Piedmont Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Piedmont, CA is a Studio unit found at 873 32nd Street in the West Oakland neighborhood priced from $888. 2375 Fruitvale Ave in the Patten neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Piedmont apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 873 32nd Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $888 |
| 2375 Fruitvale Ave | SRO | 1BR, | $900 |
| 14th Ave Apartments, LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| 3201 Beaumont Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Nook on Valdez | FLOOR PLAN E | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Piedmont | Studio Income-Restricted | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| 3301 Telegraph Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| ArtHaus 820 | Studio Plan A | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| ArtHaus Northgate | E | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| ArtHaus Brush | A | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA
As of December 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Piedmont area is the $2.11 price per square foot 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths Model at 680 Hiller Dr in the in the Montclair Business neighborhood starting from $7,900. The second greatest value Piedmont apartment is the 459 Boulevard Way Model at 459 Boulevard Way, Unit Boulevard starting at $4,600 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Harrison Street 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 680 Hiller Dr | 5 Bedrooms, 3 Full & 2 Half Baths | 5BR,3.5BA | $2.11 |
| 459 Boulevard Way, Unit Boulevard | 459 Boulevard Way | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.30 |
| 1001 46th St, Unit Cavernous 2bdrm | 1001 46th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| 551 59th St, Unit #B | 551 59th St | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.84 |
| 350 Vernon | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| 2606 Harrison St | 2606 Harrison St | 2BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 169 Santa Rosa | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Apartment | 3BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Mariposa | C1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 152 International Boulevard, Unit B | 152 International Boulevard | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| 276 Adams | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- 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 873 32nd Street listed at $888.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Piedmont Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Piedmont Apartment is $900 at 2375 Fruitvale Ave.
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 Raymond Apartments.
What is the most affordable Piedmont Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Piedmont Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Chase Apartment Homes and starts from $2,295.
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