Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alameda County, CA from $400 (154 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Alameda County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alameda County, CA is a Studio unit found at MacArthur Studio in the Mills College neighborhood priced from $743. SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alameda County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$743
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Bosco0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$821
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 143BR,3BA$849
Oakland Station Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
The BerkArch D14BR,1BA$999
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,031
Miley Gardens at Eastmont | 55+ Senior Aff...1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B1BR,1BA$1,080
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 44BR,2BA$1,142
Spectra Southside (Student)Single Deluxe - S1BR,1BA$1,165

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda County, CA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alameda County 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 County apartment is the 2651 109th Ave Model at 2651 109th Ave, Unit Single Address starting at $3,300 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alameda County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.32
2651 109th Ave, Unit Single Address2651 109th Ave3BR,2BA$1.74
5th Street LoftsLoft EStudio ,1BA$1.64
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
1080 LoftsLoft 3Studio ,1BA$1.79
1231 E 19th St, Unit 12311231 E 19th St2BR,1BA$1.58
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.84
Oakland Station Senior2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.94
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$1.65
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.89

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alameda County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alameda County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alameda County is at MacArthur Studio listed at $743.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alameda County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alameda County Apartment is $795 at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alameda County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alameda County is starting from $1,000 at The Berk.

What is the most affordable Alameda County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alameda County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Student | Identity Logan Park and starts from $849.

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