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399 Bellevue Ave

OaklandCA94610

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626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607
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311 Oak St

OaklandCA94607
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Alameda, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alameda, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/23/2025

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
West Alameda$4,295$81532698
Downtown Alameda$4,554$1,4957894

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. 1023 Magnolia St in the West Oakland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. 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
1023 Magnolia St1023 Magnolia St1BR,1BA$1,000
Common JeffersonPrivate Furnished Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
ArtHaus ChestnutBStudio,1BA$1,273
Regent Darien Apartments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 Alameda apartment is the 1465 1st Ave Model at 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A starting at $2,895 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Laney 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.
1080 LoftsLive/WorkStudio ,1BA$1.24
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
5th Street LoftsLoft DStudio ,1BA$1.93
2600 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26042600 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.08
Telegraph Loftsslo f2Studio ,1BA$2.12
1520 Alameda Ave, Unit D1520 Alameda Ave1BR,1BA$2.20
2936 Brookdale Ave, Unit 29362936 Brookdale Ave2BR,1BA$2.20
3423 Salisbury St3423 Salisbury St2BR,1BA$1.90
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28
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 3817 Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA with pricing that ranges from $815 to $8,000. There are also 148 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alameda ranging from $1,395 to $8,250.

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 $1,395 to $8,250 with an average monthly rent of $3,757.

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 $6,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,635.

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