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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Albany Neighborhood of Albany, CA from $1,100 (16 Rentals)
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from $1,620Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Village at Town Center
6410 Schmidt LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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B28
2028 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
1245 Francisco St
BerkeleyCA94702
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Collab@Oxford
1773 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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from $1,800Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1
1725 Oxford St
1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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350 Berkeley Park Blvd
KensingtonCA94707
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from $1,920Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hillside Village
1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1423 Oxford St
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West Albany, Albany, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Albany?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Albany Studio Apartments | $2,651 | $1,178 | $4,440 |
| West Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,924 | $1,390 | $4,012 |
| West Albany 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,942 | $1,500 | $6,763 |
| West Albany 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,488 | $1,700 | $9,469 |
| West Albany 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,300 | $3,300 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Albany Neighborhood of Albany, CA.
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Cheapest Available West Albany Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Albany area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at University Park priced from $1,304. Ace Berkeley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,575. Here are the most affordable West Albany apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,304 |
| Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,575 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Sonata | Studio,1BA | $1,620 |
| Collab@Oxford | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| MB Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Albany, CA
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Albany area is the $3.22 price per square foot 2A.2 Model at Metro 510 in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $3,428. The second greatest value West Albany apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at 1634 Milvia starting at $3,750 with a $4.17 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Albany apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro 510 | 2A.2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.22 |
| 1634 Milvia | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| University Park | B3 | 2BR,1BA | $4.59 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 2125 Hearst Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
| 1110 The Alameda | 1110 The Alameda | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| 2025 Francisco St. | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.99 |
| 1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.39 |
| Jones Berkeley | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.01 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Sonata | Studio ,1BA | $4.22 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Albany Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Albany?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Albany is under $2,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Albany?
The cheapest apartment in West Albany is MB Apartments which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in West Albany costs $4,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 119 regular apartments in West Albany 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 Albany?
Cheap apartments in West Albany have an average cost of $2,408 which is $2,587 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Albany.
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