Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Alameda Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,400 (23 Rentals)
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1539 Central Ave

1907 Willow St

1231 Park Ave

918 Lafayette St

1823 Pacific Ave

1403-1203 Encinal Ave

2065 Eagle Ave

Wavecrest Lanai Apartments

1520 Alameda Ave, Unit D
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Villa Marina Apartments

2263 Pacific Ave

2120 Clinton Ave

2056 Encinal Ave

Portico Waterfront
Central Alameda, Alameda, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Alameda?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Alameda Studio Apartments | $2,687 | $1,495 | $4,108 |
Central Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,930 | $1,995 | $4,619 |
Central Alameda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,167 | $2,200 | $6,893 |
Central Alameda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,951 | $3,100 | $6,131 |
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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 $2,195. Here are the most affordable Central Alameda apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Boathouse Lofts | Small Unit | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Portico Waterfront | S9 | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
Villa Marina Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Wavecrest Lanai Apartments | Upper 1 BR no balcony | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
Central and Grand Apartments | Two Bedroom - Plan 3 | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Alameda, CA
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central 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 Central Alameda apartment is the 1530 Pacific Ave Model at 1530 Pacific Ave, Unit A starting at $3,100 with a $2.48 price per square foot in the Marina Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Alameda apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1080 Lofts | Live/Work | Studio ,1BA | $1.24 |
1530 Pacific Ave, Unit A | 1530 Pacific Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.48 |
1238 Broadway, Unit B | 1238 Broadway | 2BR,2BA | $2.55 |
2020 San Jose Ave, Unit #A | 2020 San Jose Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
1520 Alameda Ave, Unit D | 1520 Alameda Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Boathouse Lofts | Large Unit W/Clerestory | 2BR,2BA | $2.63 |
Shoreline Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
Artizan | I | 2BR,1BA | $3.51 |
Californian Apartments | all units | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
Central and Grand Apartments | Two Bedroom - Plan 3 | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
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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 $2,195.
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 $4,419.
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