Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,600 (25 Rentals)

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Santa Clara Apartments
Studio Apartments

Santa Clara Apartments

935 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Bay Vista
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Vista

470 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Alameda Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alameda Park Apartments

547-549 Buena Vista AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Point Alameda
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Point Alameda

1380 ballena BlvdAlameda, CA 94501
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West End, Alameda, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 450 Buena Vista priced from $1,795. Residences at Lake Merritt has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
450 Buena VistaStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1CStudio,1BA$1,799
Surfside1 Bed 1 Bath A11BR,1BA$1,800
Zoe10dStudio,1BA$1,907
Bay Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,948

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, CA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $3.28 price per square foot Compass +Office Model at Admirals Cove in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $4,471. The second greatest value West End apartment is the B4 Model at Aqua Via Apartments starting at $3,722 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Admirals CoveCompass +Office2BR,2.5BA$3.28
Aqua Via ApartmentsB42BR,2BA$2.80
Summer HouseC2A3BR,2BA$2.99
DEL CORONADO1 Bed/ 1.0 Bath1BR,1BA$2.87
Rica Vista1 Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$3.00
1418 5th St, Unit 31418 5th St1BR,1BA$3.56
1217 Santa Clara Ave, Unit C1217 Santa Clara Ave2BR,1BA$3.64
Villa Marina Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$3.66
Surfside1 Bed 1 Bath A11BR,1BA$3.33
Residences at Lake MerrittStudio E1AStudio ,1BA$3.67

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West End, Alameda, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West End?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End is under $2,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West End?

The cheapest apartment in West End is Surfside which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in West End costs $4,898.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 21 regular apartments in West End that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West End?

Cheap apartments in West End have an average cost of $496 which is $4,402 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.

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