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2026 Clinton Ave
AlamedaCA94501
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1526 Everett St
1526 Everett StAlameda, CA 94501
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$1,800
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706 Buena Vista Ave, Unit B
706 Buena Vista AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2310 Pacific Ave
2310 Pacific AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Surfside
434 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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935 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Bay Street Apartments
1617 Bay StAlameda, CA 94501
597 23rd St
OaklandCA94612
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2401 Park Blvd unit 3a, Unit Park Blvd
2401 Park Blvd unit 3aOakland, CA 94606
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Claridge Hotel LP.
634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
1234 Union St
OaklandCA94607
2775-2777 E 21st St
OaklandCA94601
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Northgate Terrace
550 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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2204 E 24th St
2204 E 24th StOakland, CA 94606
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La Peralta
184 13th StOakland, CA 94612
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Raymond Investments LLC.
1461 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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$1,300
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850 6th Ave, Unit C
850 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Oak Village
801 14th StOakland, CA 94607
2228 40th Ave
OaklandCA94601
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2567 Foothill Blvd
2567 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94601
2920 Filbert St
OaklandCA94608
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2624 Foothill Blvd
2624 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94601
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2624 Foothill Blvd
2624 Foothill BlvdOakland, CA 94601
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1929 26th Avenue
1929 26th AveOakland, CA 94601
1468-1474 MacArthur Blvd
OaklandCA94602
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535 30th St
535 30th StOakland, CA 94609
1532 8th Ave
OaklandCA94606
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530 24th Street
530 24th StOakland, CA 94612
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1757 26th Ave
1757 26th AveOakland, CA 94601
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1757 26th Ave
1757 26th AveOakland, CA 94601
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1408 21st Ave
1408 21st AveOakland, CA 94606
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1600 41st Ave
1600 41st AveOakland, CA 94601
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NEW 200 East 15th Street
200-220 E 15th StOakland, CA 94606
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Lenox Avenue Apartments
377 Lenox AveOakland, CA 94610
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2625 Ivy Dr
2625 Ivy DrOakland, CA 94606
465 Bellevue Ave
OaklandCA94610
1843-1847 E 25th St
OaklandCA94606
1910-1910 42nd Ave
OaklandCA94601
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ANDYS at 1510 Webster Street
1510 Webster StOakland, CA 94612
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Lakeshore Gardens
1420 Lakeshore AveOakland, CA 94606
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Alice Court
1529 Alice StOakland, CA 94612
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Tudor Hall
150 17th StOakland, CA 94612
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Park Glenview Apartments
3761 Park Boulevard WayOakland, CA 94610
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The Westlake
1560 Jackson StOakland, CA 94612
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The Union
532 Union StOakland, CA 94607
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1900 Broadway
1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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Lampwork Lofts
1614 Campbell StOakland, CA 94607
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Prescott Station
2121 Wood StOakland, CA 94607
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Lakeview Towers
201 E 12th StOakland, CA 94606
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Alameda, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alameda?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Alameda Studio Apartments | $2,211 | $895 | $6,500 |
| Cheap Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,570 | $1,050 | $5,300 |
| Cheap Alameda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,265 | $1,798 | $6,576 |
| Cheap Alameda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,664 | $850 | $8,512 |
| Cheap Alameda 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,152 | $1,755 | $6,832 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alameda, CA
Pricing Updated: 04/07/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Downtown Alameda | $4,397 | $1,750 | 53 |
| West Alameda | $4,600 | $850 | 449 |
Cheapest Available Alameda Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Alameda, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Hotel LP. in the West Oakland neighborhood priced from $895. La Peralta in the Laney neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alameda apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Claridge Hotel LP. | SRO | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| La Peralta | SRO with Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Nook on Valdez | FLOOR PLAN E | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
| 3201 Beaumont Ave. | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Oak Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,358 |
| ArtHaus Brush | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,398 |
| ArtHaus Northgate | Floor Plan C Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,468 |
| The Rose on Bond | Floor Plan A Studio 1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,477 |
| Vue De Lac Apartments | Studio 1 Bath Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA
As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alameda area is the $2.15 price per square foot 2073 Clinton Ave Model at 2073 Clinton Ave, Unit 2071 in the in the South Shore neighborhood starting from $4,195. The second greatest value Alameda apartment is the Loft 4 Model at 1080 Lofts starting at $2,355 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alameda apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2073 Clinton Ave, Unit 2071 | 2073 Clinton Ave | 4BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| 1080 Lofts | Loft 4 | Studio ,1BA | $1.31 |
| Vulcan Lofts | Live/Work lofts | Studio ,1BA | $1.23 |
| Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 5th Street Lofts | Loft C | Studio ,1BA | $2.05 |
| 1914 6th Ave, Unit #2 | 1914 6th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Laurel Haus | Floor Plan B 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 3024 Fruitvale Ave | 3 Bedroom 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| 2401 Park Blvd unit 3a, Unit Park Blvd | 2401 Park Blvd unit 3a | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| Alice Court | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath | 1BR,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.
Alameda, CAPopulation: 78,338
Ranked #444
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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 $1,495.
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 $4,498.
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 51 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 $543 which is $3,955 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alameda.
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