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property at 260 Caldecott Ln

260 Caldecott Ln

OaklandCA94618

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property at 322 Howard Ave

322 Howard Ave

PiedmontCA94611

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property at 1020 Jackson St

1020 Jackson St

OaklandCA94607
property at 155 Pearl St

155 Pearl St

OaklandCA94611

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2722 Garden St

OaklandCA94601

Piedmont, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Piedmont Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Piedmont, CA is a Studio unit found at La Peralta in the Laney neighborhood priced from $1,195. Nook on Valdez in the Harrison Street neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Piedmont apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,195
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN BStudio,1BA$1,195
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
3301 Telegraph Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,250
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 24BR,2BA$1,270
Electric LoftsStudio C & DStudio,1BA$1,320
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
ArtHaus BrushCStudio,1BA$1,376
Vue De Lac ApartmentsStudio 1 Bath ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,445
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Piedmont area is the $1.81 price per square foot 1465 1st Ave Model at 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A in the in the Laney neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Piedmont apartment is the 3BR/3.0BA Model at 35th Ave starting at $3,650 with a $2.40 price per square foot in the Woodminster 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.
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
35th Ave3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$2.40
2909 Myrtle St, Unit 2907.52909 Myrtle St2BR,1BA$2.00
871 27th St, Unit 871B871 27th St2BR,1BA$1.90
The Chase Apartment Homes3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.32
695 42nd St, Unit D695 42nd St2BR,1BA$2.33
659 Hillsborough St, Unit # 1659 Hillsborough St1BR,1BA$2.22
Euclid Apartments LLC.2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.38
2576 35th Ave, Unit 25762576 35th Ave1BR,1BA$2.30
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Piedmont

What type of rentals are currently available in Piedmont?

There are currently 3990 Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $299,500. There are also 175 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Piedmont ranging from $975 to $12,500.

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 $975 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,090.

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 $2,199 to $9,982, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $7,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,270.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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