
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Ballena Bay Neighborhood of Alameda, CA (84 Rentals)


RICA VISTA

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South Shore

Ballena Village Apartment Homes

Summer House

ArtHaus Central

Garden Court Apartments

Marine View Apartment Homes

536 Pacific Ave

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715-723 Haight Ave

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

844 Lincoln Ave
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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

463-1/2 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

1435 5th St
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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

425-431 Santa Clara Ave
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 | $2,462 | $2,157 | $3,052 |
Ballena Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,707 | $1,998 | $3,929 |
| Ballena Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,914 | $1,919 | $4,355 |
| Ballena Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,271 | $2,814 | $5,992 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 84 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 Point Alameda and is listed at 745 square feet priced from $2,450. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Alameda | D plan | 745 Sq Ft | $2,450 |
| Ballena Village Apartment Homes | Residence 3 Luxury | 745 Sq Ft | $2,508 |
| RICA VISTA | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 700 Sq Ft | $2,163 |
| 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 |
| Garden Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 610 Sq Ft | $2,125 |
| 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 $2,707. 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 |
| Ballena Village Apartment Homes | Residence 2B | $1,998 |
| Marine View Apartment Homes | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $2,095 |
| Garden Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,125 |
| RICA VISTA | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $2,163 |
| Villa Marina Apartments | 1 BR | $2,195 |
| Bay Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $2,200 |
| Point Alameda | B plan | $2,275 |
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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 450 Buena Vista listed at $1,995.
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 $2,707.
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 745 square feet unit starting from $2,450 at Point Alameda.
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 680 sq ft.
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