
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Piedmont Neighborhood of San Jose, CA from $1,900 (8 Rentals)
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1798 Morrill Ave

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eaves San Jose

Amberwood Apartments
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308 Sango

Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood

Anton Aspire

The Crossing at Montague
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Cheapest Available Piedmont Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Piedmont area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 308 Sango priced from $1,982. Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,350. Here are the most affordable Piedmont apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 Sango | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,982 |
| Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| eaves San Jose | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,549 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA
As of February 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Piedmont area is the $3.92 price per square foot B7 Model at Lantana at Milpitas Station in the in the Battaglia neighborhood starting from $4,057. The second greatest value Piedmont apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs Model at Country Club Villa starting at $3,000 with a $3.41 price per square foot in the South San Jose 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lantana at Milpitas Station | B7 | 2BR,2BA | $3.92 |
| Country Club Villa | 2 Bed 2 Bath Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $3.41 |
| The Edge | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $3.84 |
| Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| Woodland Meadow | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.48 |
| Willow Lake | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| eaves San Jose | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| Amberwood Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
| The Crossing at Montague | Trinity | 1BR,1BA | $4.08 |
| 308 Sango | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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