Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $900 (19 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the South Shore area of Alameda.

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Santa Clara Apartments
Studio Apartments

Santa Clara Apartments

935 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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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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South Shore, Alameda, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Shore Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Shore area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Portico Waterfront priced from $1,914. Wavecrest Lanai Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable South Shore apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Portico WaterfrontS9Studio,1BA$1,914
Wavecrest Lanai ApartmentsUpper 1 BR no balcony1BR,1BA$2,195
Villa Marina Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$2,195
Central and Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Plan 22BR,1BA$2,200
DEL CORONADO1 Bed/ 1.0 Bath1BR,1BA$2,298

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, CA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Shore area is the $2.82 price per square foot Residence 3 Luxury Model at Tower Apartment Homes in the in the South Shore neighborhood starting from $3,457. The second greatest value South Shore apartment is the 2450 San Jose Ave Model at 2450 San Jose Ave, Unit Upper starting at $3,500 with a $3.57 price per square foot in the South Shore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Shore apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tower Apartment HomesResidence 3 Luxury2BR,2BA$2.82
2450 San Jose Ave, Unit Upper2450 San Jose Ave3BR,2BA$3.57
Shoreline Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.03
2049 Lincoln Ave, Unit A2049 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.83
DEL CORONADO2 Bed/ 1.0 Bath2BR,1BA$3.16
Waterfront ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.47
Central and Grand ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Plan 22BR,1BA$2.91
Synergy @ 2019 Shoreline Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$3.30
2112 Santa Clara Ave, Unit A12112 Santa Clara AveStudio ,1BA$2.23
Villa Marina Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$3.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Shore, Alameda, CA

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Shore Neighborhood in Alameda, CA

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Shore Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Shore?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Shore is at Portico Waterfront listed at $1,898.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment is $2,195 at Wavecrest Lanai Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Shore Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable South Shore Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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