Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay Farm Island Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,900 (18 Rentals)

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The Franciscan

333 Willow StAlameda, CA 94501
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1919 Shoreline DrAlameda, CA 94501
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Bay Farm Island, Alameda, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bay Farm Island Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bay Farm Island area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Ballena Village Apartment Homes priced from $2,148. Villa Marina Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Bay Farm Island apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ballena Village Apartment HomesResidence 1H LuxuryStudio,1BA$2,148
Villa Marina Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$2,195
Wavecrest Lanai ApartmentsUpper 1 BR no balcony1BR,1BA$2,195
DEL CORONADO1 Bed/ 1.0 Bath1BR,1BA$2,298
LaunchStudio-S1.0Studio,1BA$2,366

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Farm Island, CA

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay Farm Island area is the $2.86 price per square foot Residence 3 Luxury Model at Tower Apartment Homes in the in the South Shore neighborhood starting from $3,502. The second greatest value Bay Farm Island apartment is the 2450 San Jose Ave Model at 2450 San Jose Ave, Unit Upper starting at $3,500 with a $3.57 price per square foot in the South Shore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay Farm Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tower Apartment HomesResidence 3 Luxury2BR,2BA$2.86
2450 San Jose Ave, Unit Upper2450 San Jose Ave3BR,2BA$3.57
Shoreline Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.03
DEL CORONADO2 Bed/ 1.0 Bath2BR,1BA$3.22
Waterfront ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.47
Synergy @ 2019 Shoreline Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$3.30
South ShoreOne Bedroom 1x1A1BR,1BA$3.83
Villa Marina Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$3.66
Wavecrest Lanai ApartmentsLower 1BR w/ patio1BR,1BA$4.09
Ballena Village Apartment HomesResidence 1H LuxuryStudio ,1BA$3.96

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Bay Farm Island, Alameda, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Alameda, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay Farm Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bay Farm Island?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bay Farm Island is at Ballena Village Apartment Homes listed at $2,148.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay Farm Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bay Farm Island Apartment is $2,195 at Villa Marina Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bay Farm Island Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bay Farm Island is starting from $2,450 at Wavecrest Lanai Apartments.

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