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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alameda?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Alameda Studio Apartments | $2,268 | $1,050 | $5,423 |
Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,840 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Alameda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,757 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
Alameda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,130 | $2,199 | $10,000+ |
Alameda 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,278 | $1,275 | $8,190 |
Alameda 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,800 | $9,800 | $9,800 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alameda Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Alameda?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alameda is under $1,428.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alameda?
The cheapest apartment in Alameda is 1929 26th Avenue which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in Alameda costs $6,650.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alameda?
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 78 regular apartments in Alameda 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 Alameda?
Cheap apartments in Alameda have an average cost of $327 which is $6,323 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alameda.
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