Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA from $895 (228 Rentals)

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Santa Clara Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Clara Apartments

935 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Alameda Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alameda Park Apartments

547-549 Buena Vista AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Alameda 2235 LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alameda 2235 LLC

2235 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2060 San Antonio
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2060 San Antonio

2253 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Surfside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Surfside

434 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Fourth Street East
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Fourth Street East

150 4th StOakland, CA 94607
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3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1780 Boxcar Cir

OaklandCA94607

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Alameda, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alameda, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Alameda, CA area range in price from $895 to $14,940 with an overall median price of $3,055. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Alameda Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Harbor Bay Bay Farm$2,865$1,75041
West Alameda$3,081$895264
Downtown Alameda$3,105$1,45016

Cheapest Available Alameda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alameda, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fourth Street East in the Laney neighborhood priced from $136. Claridge Hotel LP. in the West Oakland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alameda apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fourth Street EastThe Franklin1BR,1BA$136
Claridge Hotel LP.SROStudio,$895
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
ArtHaus NorthgateFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,298
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,345
ArtHaus BrushFloor Plan E Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,369
The Rose on BondFloor Plan A 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,377
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
Oak VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,398
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN BStudio,1BA$1,435

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alameda area is the $1.96 price per square foot Loft 4 Model at 1080 Lofts in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $3,530. The second greatest value Alameda apartment is the Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts starting at $2,050 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alameda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1080 LoftsLoft 4Studio ,1BA$1.96
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
1050-1066 47th Ave1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Mason at Hive3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms3BR,3BA$2.37
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.97
Laurel HausFloor Plan B 2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.21
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.46
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
937 International Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.47

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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.

Alameda, CA
Population: 78,338

Ranked #444

in US Census Population by City

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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 $1,435.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alameda?

The cheapest apartment in Alameda is Fourth Street East which is listed at $136, while the average apartment in Alameda costs $3,055.

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 37 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 $627 which is $2,428 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alameda.

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