Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Albany Neighborhood of Albany, CA from $900 (8 Rentals)

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1301 Gilman St
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1301 Gilman St

1301 Gilman StAlbany, CA 94706
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411 Stannage Ave
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411 Stannage Ave

411 Stannage AveAlbany, CA 94706
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1213 San Pablo Ave
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1213 San Pablo Ave

1213 San Pablo AveAlbany, CA 94706
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535 Liberty St
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535 Liberty St

535 Liberty StEl Cerrito, CA 94530

Downtown Albany, Albany, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Albany Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Albany area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Village at Town Center priced from $2,165. Jones Berkeley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,446. Here are the most affordable Downtown Albany apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Village at Town CenterThe Hamlet1BR,1BA$2,165
Jones BerkeleyS1Studio,1BA$2,446
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 0SStudio,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Albany, CA

As of March 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Albany area is the $3.31 price per square foot 1A Model at Metro 510 in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Downtown Albany apartment is the 5849 El Dorado Ave Model at 5849 El Dorado Ave starting at $2,590 with a $3.24 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Metro 5101A1BR,1BA$3.31
5849 El Dorado Ave5849 El Dorado Ave2BR,1BA$3.24
6401 Fairmount Ave, Unit #8 2-BD 1-BTH6401 Fairmount Ave2BR,1BA$3.30
FOUND Study Southside BerkeleyPrivate Room in 2 bed/1 bath (Immediate)2BR,1BA$2.46
The Village at Town CenterThe Naples1BR,1BA$3.51
Aquatic Fourth StreetA3- 0SStudio ,1BA$4.66
Jones BerkeleyS1Studio ,1BA$5.01
Hillside VillageS1Studio ,1BA$6.80
URSA BerkeleyALPHAStudio ,1BA$6.91
B28SAStudio ,1BA$7.97

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Downtown Albany, Albany, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Albany, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Albany Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Albany?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Albany is at Jones Berkeley listed at $2,446.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Albany Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Albany Apartment is $2,165 at The Village at Town Center.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Albany Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Albany is starting from $2,715 at The Village at Town Center.

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