
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

Bay Vista

Garden Court Apartments

955 Shorepoint Ct

536 Pacific Ave

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1820 3rd St

1617 8th St

1527 8th St

767 Taylor Ave

922 Central Ave

706 Buena Vista Ave

910 Central Ave

1542 6th St

Eagle Village

457 Santa Clara Ave
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724 Central Ave

463-1/2 Central Ave

919 Central Ave

1428 9th St

510 Santa Clara Ave

831 Central Ave

741A-741D Lincoln Ave

1821 8th St

739 Santa Clara Ave

1512 Mozart St
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336 Lincoln Ave

844 Lincoln Ave

823 Central Ave

1023 Santa Clara Ave

538A-538B Palace Ct

757 Santa Clara Ave

930 Pacific Ave

549 Palace Ct

715-723 Haight Ave

635 Taylor Ave
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1435 5th St

537 Pacific Ave

1539 9th St

425-B Taylor Ave

748 Lincoln Ave

443 Central Ave

753 Lincoln Ave

818 Lincoln Ave

911-913 Taylor Ave

1448 Caroline St
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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 | $2,804 | $2,686 | $2,871 |
Ballena Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,876 | $1,985 | $3,533 |
| Ballena Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,068 | $1,919 | $4,594 |
| Ballena Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,830 | $2,814 | $8,506 |
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 $3,218. 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 | $3,218 |
| Ballena Village Apartment Homes | Residence 3 Luxury | 745 Sq Ft | $3,000 |
| Garden Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 610 Sq Ft | $2,175 |
| Bay Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath with Waterfront View | 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 $2,175 at Garden Court Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ballena Bay is currently $2,876. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Garden Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,175 |
| Bay Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $2,200 |
| 1820 3rd St | 1BR/1.0BA | $2,300 |
| Ballena Village Apartment Homes | Residence 2B Luxury | $2,713 |
| South Shore | The Estuary | $3,218 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Ballena Bay Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Ballena Bay with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Ballena Bay is at Garden Court Apartments listed at $2,175.
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 $2,876.
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 $3,218 at South Shore.
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