
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Ballena Bay Neighborhood of Alameda, CA (85 Rentals)


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South Shore

Ballena Village Apartment Homes

Summer House

ArtHaus Central

Garden Court Apartments

Marine View Apartment Homes

955 Shorepoint Ct

536 Pacific Ave
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1023 Santa Clara Ave

538A-538B Palace Ct

757 Santa Clara Ave

741A-741D Lincoln Ave

1821 8th St

1521 Verdi St

930 Pacific Ave

336 Lincoln Ave
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844 Lincoln Ave

823 Central Ave

1812 3rd St

647 Taylor Ave

1617 8th St

1527 8th St

1542 6th St

Eagle Village

457 Santa Clara Ave

724 Central Ave
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919 Central Ave

1428 9th St

510 Santa Clara Ave

831 Central Ave

1539 9th St

549 Palace Ct

635 Taylor Ave

739 Santa Clara Ave

1512 Mozart St
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1435 5th St

537 Pacific Ave

425-B Taylor Ave

748 Lincoln Ave

443 Central Ave

753 Lincoln Ave

818 Lincoln Ave

911-913 Taylor Ave

1448 Caroline St

847 Santa Clara Ave
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Ballena Bay, Alameda, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ballena Bay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballena Bay Studio Apartments | $2,783 | $2,442 | $3,057 |
Ballena Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,932 | $1,985 | $3,569 |
| Ballena Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,921 | $1,919 | $4,620 |
| Ballena Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,122 | $2,514 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 85 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Ballena Bay Neighborhood of Alameda, CA.
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Largest Available Ballena Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Ballena Bay area of San Francisco, CA is found at South Shore and is listed at 770 square feet priced from $3,274. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore | The Estuary | 770 Sq Ft | $3,274 |
| Point Alameda | C plan | 680 Sq Ft | $2,350 |
| Ballena Village Apartment Homes | Residence 2J Luxury | 675 Sq Ft | $2,891 |
| 450 Buena Vista | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 672 Sq Ft | $1,995 |
| Marine View Apartment Homes | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 670 Sq Ft | $2,095 |
| Villa Marina Apartments | 1 BR | 600 Sq Ft | $2,195 |
| Bay Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 400 Sq Ft | $2,200 |
Cheapest Available Ballena Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Ballena Bay of San Francisco, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $1,995 at 450 Buena Vista. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ballena Bay is currently $2,932. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 450 Buena Vista | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,995 |
| Marine View Apartment Homes | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $2,095 |
| Point Alameda | B plan | $2,175 |
| Villa Marina Apartments | 1 BR | $2,195 |
| Bay Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $2,200 |
| Ballena Village Apartment Homes | Residence 2B Luxury | $2,586 |
| South Shore | The Webster | $2,980 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBallena Bay, Alameda, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Ballena Bay Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Ballena Bay Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ballena Bay is $2,932.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Ballena Bay Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ballena Bay is a 770 square feet unit starting from $3,274 at South Shore.
What is the average size for Ballena Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Ballena Bay is currently 773 sq ft.
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