Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Alameda Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $900 (22 Rentals)

How Many Bedrooms?Done
Select your price rangeDone
Lifestyle Matching SearchDone
By AmenitiesDone
By Community TypeDone
Features and AvailabilityDone
Done

Cheap Apartments in the Central Alameda area of Alameda.

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Entering the rental market? Learn these simple tips and strategies to avoid common pitfalls and make confident choices. Rent with peace of mind.

close
View Me
Park Regent
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Regent

2110 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Read our practical guide to landlord and tenant rights. Understand protected classes, reasonable accommodations, and legal exceptions to prevent housing discrimination.

close
View Me
Grand St 1429
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand St 1429

1429 Grand StAlameda, CA 94501
close
View Me
2060 San Antonio
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2060 San Antonio

2253 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
Furnished
  • Utilities Included

San Francisco's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about San Francisco and the best places to live with original content written by our San Francisco, CA Local Expert Shannon Hilson

close
View Me
1080 Lofts
Studio Apartments

1080 Lofts

1080 23rd AveOakland, CA 94606

Central Alameda, Alameda, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Alameda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Alameda area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Boathouse Lofts priced from $1,900. Portico Waterfront has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,914. Here are the most affordable Central Alameda apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Boathouse LoftsSmall Unit1BR,1BA$1,900
Portico WaterfrontS9Studio,1BA$1,914
ArtizanA1BR,1BA$2,145
Villa Marina Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$2,195
Wavecrest Lanai ApartmentsUpper 1 BR no balcony1BR,1BA$2,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Alameda, CA

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Alameda area is the $2.62 price per square foot 1547 Sherman St Model at 1547 Sherman St, Unit A in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $3,925. The second greatest value Central Alameda apartment is the Loft 3 Model at 1080 Lofts starting at $2,500 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Alameda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1547 Sherman St, Unit A1547 Sherman St4BR,2BA$2.62
1080 LoftsLoft 3Studio ,1BA$1.79
2450 San Jose Ave, Unit Upper2450 San Jose Ave3BR,2BA$3.57
Boathouse LoftsLarge Unit W/Clerestory2BR,2BA$2.63
Shoreline Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.03
2049 Lincoln Ave, Unit A2049 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.83
1110 Buena Vista Ave, Unit A1110 Buena Vista Ave2BR,1BA$3.25
Waterfront ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.47
Central and Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Plan 22BR,1BA$2.91
2112 Santa Clara Ave, Unit A12112 Santa Clara AveStudio ,1BA$2.23

Quick Rent Budget Calculator

How much rent can you afford?

The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

decorative image of people with a giant lease agreement

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Alameda, Alameda, CA

Ranked #7

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

decorative image of woman handing cat to small boy

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Alameda Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Alameda?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Alameda is at Portico Waterfront listed at $1,914.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Alameda Apartment is $1,900 at Boathouse Lofts.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Alameda is starting from $2,200 at Central and Grand Apartments.

What is the most affordable Central Alameda Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Alameda Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Portico Waterfront and starts from $4,298.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

decorative image for A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent article

A San Francisco Local Expert’s Guide to the Top Budget-Friendly Bay Area Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’re anything like me, the thought of San Francisco is synonymous with concepts like creativity, character, and quirky local style.

decorative image for Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters article

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

decorative image for Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters article

Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

decorative image for Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants article

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.