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

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2065 Eagle Ave

AlamedaCA94501

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Park Regent
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Regent

2110 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Grand St 1429
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand St 1429

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

2060 San Antonio

2253 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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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 $2,195. 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$2,195
Villa Marina Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$2,195
Wavecrest Lanai ApartmentsUpper 1 BR no balcony1BR,1BA$2,195
Central and Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Plan 32BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1080 LoftsLive/WorkStudio ,1BA$1.24
1530 Pacific Ave, Unit A1530 Pacific Ave3BR,1BA$2.48
1238 Broadway, Unit B1238 Broadway2BR,2BA$2.55
2020 San Jose Ave, Unit #A2020 San Jose Ave2BR,1BA$2.60
1520 Alameda Ave, Unit D1520 Alameda Ave1BR,1BA$2.20
Boathouse LoftsLarge Unit W/Clerestory2BR,2BA$2.63
Shoreline Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.03
ArtizanI2BR,1BA$3.51
Californian Apartmentsall units2BR,1BA$2.95
Central and Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Plan 32BR,1BA$2.95

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Central Alameda, Alameda, CA

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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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