Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA from $500 (109 Rentals)
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2112 Santa Clara Ave, Unit A1

1539 Central Ave

331 Santa Clara Ave

Surfside

450 Buena Vista

342 Chester St
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1023 Magnolia St

1424 Market St

Northgate Terrace

Hillcastle Apartments

La Peralta

ArtHaus Chestnut

Regent Darien Apartments LLC.

Raymond Investments LLC.

1705 36th Ave

1707 36th Ave

ArtHaus Jack London

840 York Apartments

1900 Broadway

1929 26th Avenue

2624 Foothill Blvd

716 Sycamore St

867-871 Mead Ave

3900 Santa Rita St, Unit 4

2567 Foothill Blvd

1939 E 29th St

1629 13th St

Jackson Lake Apartments

3201 Beaumont Ave.

Oak Village Preservation

3225 Beaumont Ave

535 30th St

425 E 18th St

1826 28th Ave

365 Hanover Ave

The Moran

1560 Jackson St

604 22nd St

ArtHaus Ninth

Residences at Lake Merritt
Alameda, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alameda?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Alameda Studio Apartments | $2,135 | $815 | $4,313 |
Cheap Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,680 | $800 | $5,150 |
Cheap Alameda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,598 | $1,745 | $6,982 |
Cheap Alameda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,994 | $1,995 | $8,000 |
Cheap Alameda 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,700 | $1,492 | $5,123 |
Alameda 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,295 | $4,295 | $4,295 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alameda, CA
Pricing Updated: 04/08/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Alameda | $5,495 | $2,050 | 10 |
West Alameda | $6,999 | $1,495 | 58 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Claridge Hotel LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $815 |
Hillcastle Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
Nook on Valdez | FLOOR PLAN E | Studio,1BA | $1,272 |
ArtHaus Chestnut | B | Studio,1BA | $1,273 |
Raymond Investments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Regent Darien Apartments LLC. | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
ArtHaus Brush | C | Studio,1BA | $1,376 |
ArtHaus Jack London | G1 | Studio,1BA | $1,428 |
840 York Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,475 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA
As of April 09, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Vulcan Lofts | Live/Work lofts | Studio ,1BA | $1.32 |
2335 Market St, Unit B | 2335 Market St | 3BR,3BA | $2.22 |
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A | 1465 1st Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.81 |
1080 Lofts | Loft 3 | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 2604 | 2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.08 |
2936 Brookdale Ave, Unit 2936 | 2936 Brookdale Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Fountainbleau Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
2132 19th Ave, Unit B | 2132 19th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.35 |
1541 E 33rd St, Unit B | 1541 E 33rd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
2112 Santa Clara Ave, Unit A1 | 2112 Santa Clara Ave | Studio ,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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Getting Around Alameda, CA
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- 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 $1,745 at Regent Darien Apartments LLC..
What is the most affordable Alameda Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Alameda Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Raymond Investments LLC. and starts from $2,245.
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