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935 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2110 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alameda, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Alameda, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Alameda Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Alameda$4,175$1,28611
West Alameda$6,999$1,37879

Cheapest Available Alameda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alameda, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Hotel LLC. in the West Oakland neighborhood priced from $815. Hillcastle Apartments in the Laney neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alameda apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN EStudio,1BA$1,272
ArtHaus ChestnutBStudio,1BA$1,273
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,325
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 44BR,2BA$1,332
ArtHaus BrushCStudio,1BA$1,376
ArtHaus Jack LondonG1Studio,1BA$1,428
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alameda area is the $1.32 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the Mills College neighborhood starting from $2,552. The second greatest value Alameda apartment is the 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit B starting at $3,995 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the West Oakland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alameda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.32
2335 Market St, Unit B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.22
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
1080 LoftsLoft 3Studio ,1BA$1.79
2804 Adeline St2804 Adeline St2BR,2BA$2.35
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26042600 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.08
1231 E 19th St, Unit 12311231 E 19th St2BR,1BA$1.58
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
3311 Nicol Ave, Unit Cul-de-sac Duplex3311 Nicol Ave1BR,1BA$2.24
2112 Santa Clara Ave, Unit A12112 Santa Clara AveStudio ,1BA$2.31

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Alameda Overview

Alameda County is dazzling beauty at the heart of California on Alameda Island. Formerly a peninsula off the modern day Oakland, Alameda is a city of beaches and bays. The location and nature of the terrain are favorable for creating a conducive living environment. Therefore, having an apartment here exposes you to several recreational facilities in a city rich in history.

Why live in Alameda, CA?

Alameda is a lovely city full of bays and waterways that consolidate other means of transportation making it easy to access from land, air, and water. The Mediterranean climate is an added advantage if you love fun in the sun. Stretches of coastline add value if you wish to have a taste of coastal lifestyle. Being a windy bay, Alameda offers all kinds of sports including windsurfing, kiteboarding, and sailing. In Alameda, you can as well enjoy some recreational facilities such as clean parks, leisure clubs, well established educational facilities, state of the art health services, bars, and clubs and movie theatres.

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Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alameda Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alameda?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alameda is at Claridge Hotel LLC. listed at $815.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alameda Apartment is $1,495 at 1929 26th Avenue.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alameda is starting from $1,845 at Oxford Arms LLC..

What is the most affordable Alameda Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alameda Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oxford Arms LLC. and starts from $2,145.

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