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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Albany Neighborhood of Albany, CA from $800 (16 Rentals)
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1628 Spruce St
BerkeleyCA94709
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Hillside Village
1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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6401 Fairmount Ave, Unit #2
6401 Fairmount AveEl Cerrito, CA 94530
1245 Francisco St
BerkeleyCA94702
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Collab@Oxford
1773 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1725 Oxford St
1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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The Village at Town Center
6410 Schmidt LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530
1423 Oxford St
BerkeleyCA94709
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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 | $2,559 | $821 | $3,851 |
| West Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,987 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| West Albany 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,867 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| West Albany 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,203 | $1,622 | $10,000+ |
| West Albany 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,646 | $1,651 | $8,847 |
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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 Bosco priced from $821. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosco | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $821 |
| University Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,304 |
| Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,575 |
| Collab@Oxford | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| MB Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Albany, CA
As of April 13, 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 909 Madison St Model at 909 Madison St, Unit A starting at $3,850 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the University Village 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 |
| 909 Madison St, Unit A | 909 Madison St | 3BR,2BA | $3.21 |
| Metro 510 | 2C | 2BR,2BA | $3.23 |
| 1634 Milvia | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| Berkeley Park Apartments | C1-BW | 2BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| 2125 Hearst Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
| 1110 The Alameda | 1110 The Alameda | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| Hopkins Park Apartments | Downstairs 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.59 |
| 6401 Fairmount Ave, Unit #2 | 6401 Fairmount Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
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Martin Luther King Middle
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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 $2,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Albany?
The cheapest apartment in West Albany is MB Apartments which is listed at $1,900, while the average apartment in West Albany costs $9,000.
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 128 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 $3,249 which is $5,751 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Albany.
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.