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Rental Market Trends in Piedmont, CA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Piedmont, CA is $2,201/month.

Rent in Piedmont is 32% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$2,201/month

Average Rent

517 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1.1%

Change / Year

7

Available Apartments

Piedmont rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Piedmont average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Piedmont average $2,201 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Piedmont average $3,339 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Piedmont average or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,201/month
517 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,339/month
516 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Piedmont, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $25 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Piedmont, CA

September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Piedmont, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Piedmont, CA?

Because the average rent in Piedmont is $2,201, you’ll want to make about $7,336 per month or $88,032 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Piedmont, CA

7 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Piedmont, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Piedmont, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • Oakland

    Oakland

    Avg Rent: $2,204/month

  • Emeryville

    Emeryville

    Avg Rent: $2,926/month

  • Berkeley

    Berkeley

    Avg Rent: $2,335/month

  • Alameda

    Alameda

    Avg Rent: $2,565/month

  • Moraga

    Moraga

    Avg Rent: $1,823/month

  • Albany

    Albany

    Avg Rent: $1,749/month

  • Kensington

    Kensington

    Avg Rent: $1,504/month

  • El Cerrito

    El Cerrito

    Avg Rent: $2,339/month

Apartment Communities in Piedmont We Think You'll Love

3761 Harrison Street Apartments

3761 Harrison Street Apartments

3761 Harrison St,
Oakland, CA 94611

2 Beds | $2,750

175 Santa Rosa Ave

175 Santa Rosa Ave

175 Santa Rosa Ave,
Oakland, CA 94610

1 Bed | $2,695 - $2,795

1658 Lower Grand Ave

1658 Lower Grand Ave

1658 Lower Grand Ave,
Piedmont, CA 94611

1 Bed | $4,000

26 Dudley Ct

26 Dudley Ct

26 Dudley Ct,
Piedmont, CA 94611

3 Beds | $8,750

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Piedmont?

The average rent in Piedmont is $2,201 per month, which is 32.2% higher than the national average of $1,665.

Are rents going up or down in Piedmont?

Rents in Piedmont, CA are increasing, with prices up 1.1% year-over-year and $25 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Piedmont?

In Piedmont, CA, 100% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California Piedmont Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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