Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Albany Neighborhood of Albany, CA from $900 (18 Rentals)
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1628 Spruce St

1229 Oxford St, Unit studio

1245 Francisco St

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The Village at Town Center

1423 Oxford St
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1725 Oxford St

2125 Hearst Ave

1425 Oxford St
West Albany, Albany, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Albany?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Albany Studio Apartments | $2,537 | $1,304 | $3,883 |
West Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,043 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
West Albany 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,110 | $968 | $8,550 |
West Albany 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,730 | $1,060 | $9,739 |
West Albany 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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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 2 Beds unit found at Sterling Berkeley Collection priced from $1,033. University Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,304. Here are the most affordable West Albany apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Sterling Berkeley Collection | Sterling Haste B7 | 2BR,1BA | $1,033 |
University Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,304 |
Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,575 |
The Village at Town Center | The Dolce | Studio,1BA | $1,905 |
1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Albany, CA
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Albany area is the $2.67 price per square foot 1337 Cornell Ave Model at 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value West Albany apartment is the 2C Model at Metro 510 starting at $3,550 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the Midtown 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. |
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1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit | 1337 Cornell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Metro 510 | 2C | 2BR,2BA | $3.23 |
1634 Milvia | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $4.33 |
1807 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit #C | 1807 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
1733 Grant St | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.62 |
Aquatic Fourth Street | A3- 0S | Studio ,1BA | $4.66 |
Hopkins Park Apartments | Downstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.59 |
1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.29 |
Jones Berkeley | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.87 |
Sterling Berkeley Collection | Sterling Haste S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.28 |
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Best Local Schools in West Albany, Albany, CA
Martin Luther King Middle
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Best Local Schools in West Albany, Albany, CA
Martin Luther King Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Albany Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Albany?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Albany is at University Park listed at $1,304.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Albany Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Albany Apartment is $2,145 at 1385 Shattuck Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Albany Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Albany is starting from $1,575 at Ace Berkeley.
What is the most affordable West Albany Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West Albany Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1530 Henry Street and starts from $3,650.
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