
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Piedmont Avenue Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,500 (39 Rentals)
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Residences at Lake Merritt

Quarryridge Apartments

The Lark

4314 View St

3810 Opal St

3761 Harrison Street Apartments
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Portico Waterfront

332 Monte Vista Ave

109 Monte Cresta Ave

Baxter on Broadway

Atlas

4138 Webster St

Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts)
Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Piedmont Avenue?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Piedmont Avenue Studio Apartments | $2,516 | $1,799 | $4,108 |
Piedmont Avenue 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,958 | $1,995 | $4,619 |
Piedmont Avenue 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,155 | $2,495 | $6,689 |
Piedmont Avenue 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,388 | $3,000 | $6,535 |
Piedmont Avenue 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,005 | $1,635 | $2,215 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Piedmont Avenue Neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
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Cheapest Available Piedmont Avenue Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Piedmont Avenue area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Residences at Lake Merritt priced from $1,799. Quarryridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Piedmont Avenue apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1A | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
1900 Broadway | Co-Living LT-09 Bedroom 3 | 4BR,2BA | $1,816 |
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) | A2BR 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Zo | e10d | Studio,1BA | $1,907 |
The Lark | Studio S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,985 |
Bayo Vista Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
3761 Harrison Street Apartments | One Bed - One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Portico Waterfront | S9 | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont Avenue, CA
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Piedmont Avenue area is the $2.66 price per square foot 4144 Howe St Model at 4144 Howe St in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $2,925. The second greatest value Piedmont Avenue apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 3792 Harrison Street starting at $2,250 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Piedmont Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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4144 Howe St | 4144 Howe St | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
3792 Harrison Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
115 Moss | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
109 Monte Cresta Ave | 1Bed1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
370 45th St, Unit Lower | 370 45th St | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) | A2AR 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
Bayo Vista Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.08 |
Quarryridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.16 |
3761 Harrison Street Apartments | One Bed - One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1A | Studio ,1BA | $3.67 |
Getting Around the Piedmont Avenue Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
58 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
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 Avenue Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Piedmont Avenue?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Piedmont Avenue is under $2,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Piedmont Avenue?
The cheapest apartment in Piedmont Avenue is Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts) which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in Piedmont Avenue costs $4,604.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Piedmont Avenue?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7,083 regular apartments in Piedmont Avenue that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Piedmont Avenue?
Cheap apartments in Piedmont Avenue have an average cost of $1,646 which is $2,958 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Piedmont Avenue.
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