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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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Mark Twain Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain Homes

3525 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
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Claridge Hotel LLC.
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Claridge Hotel LLC.

634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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715 Peralta St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

715 Peralta St

715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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Hillcastle Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillcastle Apartments

1431 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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2519 7th Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2519 7th Ave

2519 7th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Electric Lofts
Studio Apartments

Electric Lofts

2415 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612

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Artthaus Grand
Studio Apartments

Artthaus Grand

220 Grand AveOakland, CA 94610

Alameda, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alameda, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/18/2025

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Alameda$5,995$70085
Downtown Alameda$6,150$97516

Cheapest Available Alameda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alameda, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Telegraph Arts in the Pill Hill neighborhood priced from $375. Claridge Hotel LLC. in the West Oakland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alameda apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Telegraph ArtsB31BR,1BA$375
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
2375 Fruitvale AveSRO1BR,$900
LaunchS2.2 ADUStudio,1BA$1,046
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
14th Ave Apartments, LLC0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,295
530 24th Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
The MoranSC-0x1Studio,1BA$1,368
ArtHaus BrushCStudio,1BA$1,376
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alameda area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit B in the in the West Oakland neighborhood starting from $3,995. 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.
2335 Market St, Unit B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.22
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
2909 Myrtle St, Unit 2907.52909 Myrtle St2BR,1BA$2.00
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio ,1BA$2.03
The Blue Cap Lofts1bed 2bath1BR,2BA$2.08
1080 LoftsLoft 2Studio ,1BA$2.12
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio ,1BA$2.17
Lakeshore Gardens1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.17
840 York ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.08
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alameda Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alameda?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alameda is at Claridge Hotel LLC. listed at $815.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alameda Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alameda Apartment is $375 at Telegraph Arts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alameda Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alameda is starting from $1,295 at Launch.

What is the most affordable Alameda Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alameda Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 530 24th Street and starts from $2,103.

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