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Surfside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Surfside

434 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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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
Senior Living

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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Nook on Valdez
Studio Apartments

Nook on Valdez

2425 Valdez StOakland, CA 94612
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ArtHaus Linden
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Linden

1054 18th 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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715 Peralta St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

715 Peralta St

715 Peralta StOakland, CA 94607
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ArtHaus Brush
Studio Apartments

ArtHaus Brush

1925 Brush StOakland, CA 94612

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alameda, CA

Pricing Updated: 02/20/2026

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
Downtown Alameda$4,072$90050
West Alameda$13,218$825536

Cheapest Available Alameda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alameda, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Apartments in the West Oakland neighborhood priced from $915. Nook on Valdez in the Harrison Street neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alameda apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge ApartmentsStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$915
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN AStudio,1BA$1,150
ArtHaus ChestnutFloor Plan D Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,298
ArtHaus MandelaFloor Plan D Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,348
Oak VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,358
ArtHaus NinthFloor Plan B Studio 1BA Split BedroomStudio,1BA$1,363
ArtHaus NorthgateFloor Plan C Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,398
2701 High StreetFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,398
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
Electric LoftsStudio G & HStudio,1BA$1,425

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA

As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alameda area is the $1.23 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Alameda apartment is the 2606 Harrison St Model at 2606 Harrison St starting at $2,795 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Harrison Street 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.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
2606 Harrison St2606 Harrison St2BR,1BA$1.69
Packard LoftsLoft 7Studio ,1BA$1.80
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio ,1BA$2.03
2909 Myrtle St, Unit 2907.52909 Myrtle St2BR,1BA$2.00
2606 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26062606 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.00
152 International Boulevard, Unit B152 International Boulevard1BR,1BA$2.20
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio ,1BA$2.17
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
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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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 $1,425.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alameda?

The cheapest apartment in Alameda is Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments which is listed at $1,465, while the average apartment in Alameda costs $8,645.

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 $301 which is $8,344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alameda.

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