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Alameda, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alameda, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/15/2025

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
Downtown Alameda$4,447$1,37412
West Alameda$6,999$1,33574

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. 1900 Broadway in the MacArthur Maze neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,142. 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
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 44BR,2BA$1,142
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN EStudio,1BA$1,272
ArtHaus ChestnutBStudio,1BA$1,273
LaunchB1.7 ADU2BR,2BA$1,295
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,325
Regent Darien Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,325
ArtHaus BrushCStudio,1BA$1,376

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alameda area is the $1.32 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the Mills College neighborhood starting from $2,552. The second greatest value Alameda apartment is the 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit B starting at $3,995 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the West Oakland 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.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.32
2335 Market St, Unit B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.22
5th Street LoftsLoft EStudio ,1BA$1.64
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
1080 LoftsLoft 3Studio ,1BA$1.79
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26042600 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.08
1231 E 19th St, Unit 12311231 E 19th St2BR,1BA$1.58
2936 Brookdale Ave, Unit 29362936 Brookdale Ave2BR,1BA$2.20
3311 Nicol Ave, Unit Cul-de-sac Duplex3311 Nicol Ave1BR,1BA$2.24
1541 E 33rd St, Unit B1541 E 33rd St1BR,1BA$2.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alameda

What type of rentals are currently available in Alameda?

There are currently 3819 Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $8,100. There are also 142 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alameda ranging from $1,335 to $6,999.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Alameda?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Alameda ranges from $1,335 to $6,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,716.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Alameda?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Alameda range from $1,995 to $8,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,199 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,142.

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