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

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Maya by Common
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maya by Common

4045 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
Corporate Housing
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77 Glen
Studio Apartments

77 Glen

77 Glen AveOakland, CA 94611
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275 41st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

275 41st St

275 41st StOakland, CA 94611
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635 El Dorado Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

635 El Dorado Ave

635 El Dorado AveOakland, CA 94611
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366 45th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

366 45th St

366 45th StOakland, CA 94609
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The Empress
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Empress

3952 Harrison StOakland, CA 94611
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630 Mariposa
1 Bedroom Apartments

630 Mariposa

630 Mariposa AveOakland, CA 94610
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41T Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

41T Apartments

237-263 41st StOakland, CA 94611
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Baywood Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Baywood Apartments

221-225 41st StOakland, CA 94611
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3792 Harrison Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3792 Harrison Street

3792 Harrison StOakland, CA 94611
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4138 Howe St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4138 Howe St

4138 Howe StOakland, CA 94611
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95 41st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

95 41st St

95 41st StOakland, CA 94611
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336 40th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

336 40th St

336 40th StOakland, CA 94609
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115 Moss
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

115 Moss

115 Moss AveOakland, CA 94611
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96 Linda Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

96 Linda Ave

96 Linda AvePiedmont, CA 94611

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1AStudio,1BA$1,799
Quarryridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,800
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-09 Bedroom 34BR,2BA$1,816
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts)A2BR 1x11BR,1BA$1,850
Zoe10dStudio,1BA$1,907
The LarkStudio S1Studio,1BA$1,985
Bayo Vista Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095
3761 Harrison Street ApartmentsOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Portico WaterfrontS9Studio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4144 Howe St4144 Howe St2BR,1BA$2.66
3792 Harrison Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.00
115 Moss1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.46
109 Monte Cresta Ave1Bed1Bath1BR,1BA$3.29
370 45th St, Unit Lower370 45th StStudio ,1BA$2.57
Grand at Rockridge (FKA Pleasant Valley Apts)A2AR 1x11BR,1BA$2.69
Bayo Vista Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$3.08
Quarryridge ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.16
3761 Harrison Street ApartmentsOne Bed - One Bath1BR,1BA$3.74
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1AStudio ,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

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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