Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,600 (23 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the West End area of Alameda.

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West End, Alameda, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West End Studio Apartments | $2,528 | $1,695 | $4,000 |
West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,091 | $1,695 | $6,000 |
West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,746 | $1,895 | $8,401 |
West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,090 | $2,824 | $6,060 |
West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,783 | $3,775 | $5,336 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West End Neighborhood of Alameda, CA.
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Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Surfside priced from $1,695. 450 Buena Vista has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Surfside | 1 Bed 1 Bath A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
450 Buena Vista | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1C | Studio,1BA | $1,844 |
Portico Waterfront | S9 | Studio,1BA | $1,898 |
Rica Vista | 1 Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,985 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, CA
As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $3.00 price per square foot Latitude Model at Admirals Cove in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $4,698. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 1547 Sherman St Model at 1547 Sherman St, Unit A starting at $3,775 with a $2.52 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Admirals Cove | Latitude | 4BR,2.5BA | $3.00 |
1547 Sherman St, Unit A | 1547 Sherman St | 4BR,2BA | $2.52 |
Aqua Via Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.09 |
DEL CORONADO | 2 Bed/ 1.0 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.16 |
1110 Buena Vista Ave, Unit A | 1110 Buena Vista Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.25 |
Summer House | B1A | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Rica Vista | 1 Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
Villa Marina Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
Surfside | 1 Bed 1 Bath A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.14 |
Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1C | Studio ,1BA | $3.56 |
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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 $1,695, while the average apartment in West End costs $4,885.
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 18 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 $527 which is $4,358 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.
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