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Grand St 1429
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Grand St 1429

1429 Grand StAlameda, CA 94501
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Bay Vista
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Bay Vista

470 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2253 Central Ave
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2253 Central Ave

2253 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Park Regent
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Park Regent

2110 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501

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450 Buena Vista
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450 Buena Vista

430-450 Buena Vista AveAlameda, CA 94501
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The Franciscan
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The Franciscan

333 Willow StAlameda, CA 94501
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Point Alameda
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Point Alameda

1380 ballena BlvdAlameda, CA 94501
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1912 Clinton Ave
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1912 Clinton Ave

1912 Clinton AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1190 Park Ave
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1190 Park Ave

1190 Park AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2151 Clinton Ave
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2151 Clinton Ave

2151 Clinton AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1108 Regent St
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1108 Regent St

1108 Regent StAlameda, CA 94501
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1122 Willow St
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1122 Willow St

1122 Willow StAlameda, CA 94501
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537 Pacific Ave
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537 Pacific Ave

537 Pacific AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 29, 2025

There are currently 387 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Alameda, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $800 to $12,026. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Alameda with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
West Alameda348$2,650$800
Downtown Alameda39$2,973$1,398

Largest Available Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Alameda, CA is found at 401 Derby in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood and is 1,350 square feet priced from $3,250. Star Harbor in the Marina Village neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,340 square feet and currently listed start at $3,797. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Alameda:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
401 DerbyWork/Live 1BR/2BA C1,350 Sq Ft$3,250
Star HarborF11,340 Sq Ft$3,797
LaunchD31,311 Sq Ft$5,800
The Blue Cap Lofts1bed 2bath1,274 Sq Ft$2,650
Aqua Via ApartmentsA41,062 Sq Ft$2,994
Ora1X1.5 PENTHOUSE DEN LOFT B972 Sq Ft$2,899
Jackson CourtyardUnit G (1BD/1BA)965 Sq Ft$2,702
1200 LakeshoreC965 Sq Ft$4,500
VesprA12 1 Bedroom950 Sq Ft$3,366
276 Adams1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment400 Sq Ft$2,295

Cheapest Available Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 29, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Alameda, CA is the 1 Bed / 1 Bath Model starting from $1,495 at 1929 26th Avenue in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood. The second most affordable Alameda 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed Model at 840 York Apartments starting at $1,499 in the Harrison Street neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Alameda is currently $2,849. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Alameda:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1929 26th Avenue1 Bed / 1 Bath$1,495
840 York Apartments1 Bed$1,499
Lenox Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom$1,695
The Jefferson1 Bedroom$1,699
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath$1,749
Oak Village1bd, 1ba (ov1x160)$1,750
Park Glenview ApartmentsB Plan$1,750
200 E 15th St1BR/1.0BA$1,795
Lake Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,795

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Alameda Overview

Alameda County is dazzling beauty at the heart of California on Alameda Island. Formerly a peninsula off the modern day Oakland, Alameda is a city of beaches and bays. The location and nature of the terrain are favorable for creating a conducive living environment. Therefore, having an apartment here exposes you to several recreational facilities in a city rich in history.

Why live in Alameda, CA?

Alameda is a lovely city full of bays and waterways that consolidate other means of transportation making it easy to access from land, air, and water. The Mediterranean climate is an added advantage if you love fun in the sun. Stretches of coastline add value if you wish to have a taste of coastal lifestyle. Being a windy bay, Alameda offers all kinds of sports including windsurfing, kiteboarding, and sailing. In Alameda, you can as well enjoy some recreational facilities such as clean parks, leisure clubs, well established educational facilities, state of the art health services, bars, and clubs and movie theatres.

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Getting Around Alameda, CA

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Alameda Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Alameda with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Alameda is at 1929 26th Avenue listed at $1,495.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Alameda Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Alameda is $2,849.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Alameda Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Alameda is a 1,350 square feet unit starting from $3,250 at 401 Derby.

What is the average size for Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Alameda is currently 773 sq ft.

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