Cheap Homes for Rent in Alameda County, CA from $800 (46 Rentals)

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property at 2909 King St

2909 King St

BerkeleyCA94703
property at 722 Tilton Dr

722 Tilton Dr

HaywardCA94541
property at 399 Bellevue Ave

399 Bellevue Ave

OaklandCA94610
property at 626 8th St

626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607
property at 1 Captain Dr

1 Captain Dr

EmeryvilleCA94608
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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
22565 Norwood Dr22565 Norwood Dr1BR,1BA$800
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 143BR,3BA$849
2731 Durant Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Common MacArthurPrivate Bedroom in Shared 4 Bed 2 Bath - A4BR,2BA$903
Oakland Station Senior1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda County, CA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alameda County area is the $1.56 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM Model at Solis Garden Apartments in the in the Mt. Eden neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Alameda County apartment is the 5312 Shattuck Ave Model at 5312 Shattuck Ave, Unit 5312 starting at $3,300 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Shafter 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.
Solis Garden Apartments3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM3BR,2BA$1.56
5312 Shattuck Ave, Unit 53125312 Shattuck Ave3BR,2BA$1.65
2651 109th Ave, Unit Single Address2651 109th Ave3BR,2BA$1.74
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
5th Street LoftsLoft DStudio ,1BA$1.93
3423 Salisbury St3423 Salisbury St2BR,1BA$1.90
2600 Kingsland Ave, Unit 2600 Kingsland Ave2600 Kingsland AveStudio ,1BA$1.99
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 Alameda County

What type of rentals are currently available in Alameda County?

There are currently 12444 Apartments for Rent in Alameda County, CA with pricing that ranges from $743 to $28,845. There are also 584 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alameda County ranging from $850 to $14,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Alameda County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Alameda County ranges from $850 to $14,995 with an average monthly rent of $5,837.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Alameda County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Alameda County range from $849 to $28,845, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $7,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $999.

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