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property at 5918 Martin Luther King Jr Way

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

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property at 1007 41st St

$1,999

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$1,999

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$1,999

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1007 41st St, Unit 415

1007 41st St
OaklandCA94608

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property at 4027 Fullington St

$2,100

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4027 Fullington St
OaklandCA94619

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property at 667 Aileen St

$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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667 Aileen St

OaklandCA94609

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 Northgate Terrace in the Pill Hill neighborhood priced from $1,050. ArtHaus Northgate in the Ralph Bunche neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,298. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Piedmont apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
ArtHaus NorthgateFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,298
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,345
ArtHaus BrushFloor Plan E Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,369
Piedmont1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted1BR,1BA$1,381
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
2039 MacArthur Blvd1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,425
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN BStudio,1BA$1,435
Electric LoftsStudio NStudio,1BA$1,450
14th Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA and Nearby

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Piedmont area is the $2.15 price per square foot 4824 Telegraph Ave Model at 4824 Telegraph Ave in the in the Shafter neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Piedmont apartment is the 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Model at Mason at Hive starting at $3,600 with a $2.37 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.
4824 Telegraph Ave4824 Telegraph Ave3BR,2BA$2.15
Mason at Hive3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms3BR,3BA$2.37
5521 Shattuck Ave3 bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$2.34
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.97
029432BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.20
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.46
Piedmont2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Income-Restricted2BR,1BA$2.49
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
2124 5th Ave, Unit Apt B2124 5th Ave1BR,1BA$2.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Piedmont

What type of rentals are currently available in Piedmont?

There are currently 3952 Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $10,245. There are also 104 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Piedmont ranging from $1,200 to $10,000.

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 $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,429.

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 $2,095 to $10,245, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,495 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,820.

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