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Artthaus SIX
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Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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715 Peralta St
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715 Peralta St

715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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Artthaus Grand
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Artthaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610
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Oakbrook
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakbrook

1232 E 19th StOakland, CA 94606
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The Rose on Bond

1638 47th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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Oakland

787 22nd StOakland, CA 94612
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Alameda, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alameda, CA

Pricing Updated: 02/28/2025

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
West Alameda$4,524$81532546
Downtown Alameda$4,543$1,7966973

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. Common Jefferson in the West Oakland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. 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
Common JeffersonPrivate Furnished Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
ArtHaus ChestnutBStudio,1BA$1,273
530 24th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
ArtHaus BrushCStudio,1BA$1,376
ArtHaus NinthStudio1BR,1BA$1,392
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA

As of February 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alameda area is the $1.24 price per square foot Live/Work Model at 1080 Lofts in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Alameda 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 Alameda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1080 LoftsLive/WorkStudio ,1BA$1.24
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
Telegraph Loftsslo L11BR,1.5BA$2.39
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
Lakeshore Gardens2 Bedroom, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.43
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
2226 17th Ave, Unit 42226 17th Ave2BR,1BA$2.37
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
Lee St. 2791BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.39

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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

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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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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 $1,045 at Common Jefferson.

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 $1,795 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 Oxford Arms LLC. and starts from $2,095.

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