Studio Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA (536 Rentals)

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Santa Clara Apartments
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Santa Clara Apartments

935 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Park Regent
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Park Regent

2110 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Point Alameda
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Point Alameda

1380 ballena BlvdAlameda, CA 94501
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1247 Pearl St
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1247 Pearl St

1247 Pearl StAlameda, CA 94501
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1413 Bay St
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1413 Bay St

1413 Bay StAlameda, CA 94501
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1812 3rd St
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1812 3rd St

1812 3rd StAlameda, CA 94501
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1087 Park Ave
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1087 Park Ave

1087 Park AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1239 Pearl St
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1239 Pearl St

1239 Pearl StAlameda, CA 94501
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910 Central Ave
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910 Central Ave

910 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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930 Park St
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930 Park St

930 Park StAlameda, CA 94501

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1148 Regent St
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1148 Regent St

1148 Regent StAlameda, CA 94501
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1818 Union St
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1818 Union St

1818 Union StAlameda, CA 94501

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1617 8th St
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1617 8th St

1617 8th StAlameda, CA 94501
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1401 High St
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1401 High St

1401 High StAlameda, CA 94501
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1219 Lincoln Ave
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1219 Lincoln Ave

1219 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1435 Grand St
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1435 Grand St

1435 Grand StAlameda, CA 94501
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823 Central Ave
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823 Central Ave

823 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1529 Morton St
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1529 Morton St

1529 Morton StAlameda, CA 94501

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Alameda Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 14, 2025

There are currently 187 available Studio apartment units in Alameda, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $1,050 to $4,724. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Alameda with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
West Alameda168$2,075$1,050
Downtown Alameda19$2,461$1,500

Largest Available Alameda Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Alameda, CA is found at Vulcan Lofts in the Mills College neighborhood and is 1,937 square feet priced from $2,552. 1080 Lofts in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 1,500 square feet and currently listed start at $2,500. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Alameda:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work lofts1,937 Sq Ft$2,552
1080 LoftsLoft 31,500 Sq Ft$2,500
5th Street LoftsLoft A1,100 Sq Ft$2,575
Fourth Street EastThe Harrison Loft755 Sq Ft$2,950
Channel House0C639 Sq Ft$1,999
Portico WaterfrontS1616 Sq Ft$2,327
CaspianS2607 Sq Ft$2,232
Hanover NorthgateC585 Sq Ft$1,978
LydianS1 Studio451 Sq Ft$1,918

Cheapest Available Alameda Studio Apartments

As of June 14, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Alameda, CA is the Studio / 1 Bathroom Model starting from $815 at Claridge Hotel LLC. in the West Oakland neighborhood. The second most affordable Alameda Studio is the SRO with Bath Model at La Peralta starting at $1,195 in the Laney neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Alameda is currently $2,212. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Alameda:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 Bathroom$815
La PeraltaSRO with Bath$1,195
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudio$1,200
High Street Apartments0 Beds, 1 Baths$1,286
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN B$1,295
Electric LoftsStudio I$1,295
ArtHaus BrushC$1,376
ArtHaus ChestnutE$1,395
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 Bathroom$1,395
ArtHaus Jack LondonG1$1,428

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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 Studio Alameda Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Alameda with Studio?

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

How much is the average rent for a Studio Alameda Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Alameda is $2,212.

What is the largest available Studio Alameda Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Alameda is a 1,937 square feet unit starting from $2,552 at Vulcan Lofts.

What is the average size for Alameda Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Alameda is currently 522 sq ft.

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