Cheap Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA from $500 (47 Rentals)

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Mark Twain Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain Homes

3525 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
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Common MacArthur
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Common MacArthur

873 32nd StOakland, CA 94608
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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Artthaus Grand
Studio Apartments

Artthaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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535 41st St
Studio Apartments

535 41st St

535 41st StOakland, CA 94609
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Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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Oakland
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland

787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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Vue De Lac Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Vue De Lac Apartments

1600-1612 3rd AveOakland, CA 94606
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Zorah Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Zorah Apartments

500 Zorah StOakland, CA 94606
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The Alician Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Alician Apartments

1450 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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Maya by Common
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maya by Common

4045 BroadwayOakland, CA 94611
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123 17th St Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

123 17th St Apartments

123 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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Summit Crest Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Crest Apartments

2801 Summit StOakland, CA 94609
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365 Hanover Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

365 Hanover Ave

365 Hanover AveOakland, CA 94606
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547 24th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

547 24th St

547 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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2616 Harrison St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2616 Harrison St

2616 Harrison StOakland, CA 94612
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636 58th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

636 58th St

636 58th StOakland, CA 94609
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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 Hillcastle Apartments in the Laney neighborhood priced from $1,200. La Peralta in the Laney neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,245. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Piedmont apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN EStudio,1BA$1,272
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,325
Regent Darien Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,325
ArtHaus BrushCStudio,1BA$1,376
3301 Telegraph Ave3041BR,1BA$1,395
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,475
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 44BR,2BA$1,492
Tudor HallstudioStudio,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Piedmont, CA and Nearby

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Piedmont area is the $1.65 price per square foot 5312 Shattuck Ave Model at 5312 Shattuck Ave, Unit 5312 in the in the Shafter neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Piedmont apartment is the 1465 1st Ave Model at 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A starting at $2,895 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Laney 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.
5312 Shattuck Ave, Unit 53125312 Shattuck Ave3BR,2BA$1.65
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26042600 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.08
2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 2042445 Telegraph Ave2BR,2BA$2.37
2936 Brookdale Ave, Unit 29362936 Brookdale Ave2BR,1BA$2.20
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
2132 19th Ave, Unit B2132 19th Ave2BR,1BA$2.35
1541 E 33rd St, Unit B1541 E 33rd St1BR,1BA$2.23
3301 Telegraph Ave3041BR,1BA$2.15

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Getting Around Piedmont, CA

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

18 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Piedmont Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Piedmont?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Piedmont is at Hillcastle Apartments listed at $1,200.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Piedmont Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Piedmont Apartment is $1,395 at 3301 Telegraph Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Piedmont Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Piedmont is starting from $1,745 at Regent Darien Apartments LLC..

What is the most affordable Piedmont Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Piedmont Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Raymond Investments LLC. and starts from $2,245.

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