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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Albany Neighborhood of Albany, CA from $1,600 (8 Rentals)
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B28
2028 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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from $1,905Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Village at Town Center
6410 Schmidt LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530
350 Berkeley Park Blvd
KensingtonCA94707
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from $2,095Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Berkeley Park Apartments
2025 Durant AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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Downtown Albany, Albany, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Albany?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Albany Studio Apartments | $2,524 | $1,905 | $4,440 |
| Downtown Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,880 | $1,673 | $3,735 |
| Downtown Albany 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,515 | $1,665 | $4,771 |
| Downtown Albany 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,882 | $2,500 | $6,595 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Albany Neighborhood of Albany, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Albany Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Albany area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at The Village at Town Center priced from $1,905. Aquatic Fourth Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,577. Here are the most affordable Downtown Albany apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village at Town Center | The Dolce | Studio,1BA | $1,905 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 0S | Studio,1BA | $2,577 |
| B28 | SA | Studio,1BA | $2,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Albany, CA
As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Albany area is the $3.21 price per square foot 909 Madison St Model at 909 Madison St, Unit A in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $3,850. The second greatest value Downtown Albany apartment is the 3301 Santa Clara Ave Model at 3301 Santa Clara Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,595 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Albany apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 909 Madison St, Unit A | 909 Madison St | 3BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| 3301 Santa Clara Ave, Unit 1 | 3301 Santa Clara Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Berkeley Park Apartments | C1-BW | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 5303 Panama Ave, Unit 5303 | 5303 Panama Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.82 |
| Metro 510 | 1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 0S | Studio ,1BA | $4.63 |
| URSA Berkeley | ALPHA | Studio ,1BA | $7.17 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Dolce | Studio ,1BA | $5.00 |
| B28 | SA | Studio ,1BA | $7.97 |
| Bosco | 4B2B | 4BR,2BA | $14.36 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Albany Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Albany?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Albany is under $3,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Albany?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Albany is The Village at Town Center which is listed at $2,270, while the average apartment in Downtown Albany costs $6,999.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Albany?
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 Downtown Albany that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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