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Piedmont, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Piedmont Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Piedmont, CA is a Studio unit found at Hillcastle Apartments in the Laney neighborhood priced from $1,200. 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
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 34BR,2BA$1,257
Electric LoftsStudio IStudio,1BA$1,295
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN BStudio,1BA$1,295
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,375
ArtHaus BrushCStudio,1BA$1,376
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
Vue De Lac ApartmentsStudio 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,495
Tudor HallstudioStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA and Nearby

As of June 03, 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
4032 Suter St, Unit Upper4032 Suter St3BR,2.5BA$2.17
871 27th St, Unit 871B871 27th St2BR,1BA$2.00
2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 2042445 Telegraph Ave2BR,2BA$2.37
2936 Brookdale Ave, Unit 29362936 Brookdale Ave2BR,1BA$2.10
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
1251 Sunnyhills Rd, Unit Garden Studio Apartment1251 Sunnyhills RdStudio ,1BA$2.40
Rossmore court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Piedmont

What type of rentals are currently available in Piedmont?

There are currently 3973 Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA with pricing that ranges from $850 to $18,323. There are also 142 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Piedmont ranging from $1,200 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Piedmont?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Piedmont ranges from $1,200 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,722.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Piedmont?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Piedmont range from $2,249 to $18,323, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $7,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,257.

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