Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Piedmont, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Piedmont

$2,575/mo

decreased by59%

vs previous year

The average rent in Piedmont is $2,575 per month as of October 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $675 more per month.

$3.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Piedmont

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Piedmont rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Piedmont, CA

Average rent prices in Piedmont have decreased by 18% over the last month and have decreased by 59% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Piedmont, CA

Rent prices in Piedmont vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Piedmont is $2,575, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Piedmont run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,175.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

-

7%

1 bedroom

$2,195

No Change

42%

2 bedroom

$3,295

24%

-

3 bedroom

$4,100

13%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last year

42%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,295

Last 30 days

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,100

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

37%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Piedmont, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Piedmont, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Piedmont and Alamo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Piedmont

Median rent price$2,575
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,495
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Piedmont, CA is 3% higher than the median rent in Alamo, CA.

Discover rentals in Piedmont, CA

1658B Lower Grand Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Piedmont

1 bed

1.5 baths

$4,000

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Piedmont, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Piedmont rental market.

How much is rent in Piedmont?

The average rent in Piedmont is $2,575 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Piedmont?

Average rent prices in Piedmont have decreased by 18% over the last month and have decreased by 59% since last year.

How does Piedmont rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Piedmont is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Piedmont?

To comfortably afford rent in Piedmont, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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