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1825 Poggi StAlameda, CA 94501
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballena Bay Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,600 (66 Rentals)
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South Shore
934 Shorepoint CtAlameda, CA 94501
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Ballena Village Apartment Homes
335 Tideway DrAlameda, CA 94501
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Summer House
1826 Poggi StAlameda, CA 94501
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ArtHaus Central
544 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Garden Court Apartments
557-559 Buena Vista AveAlameda, CA 94501
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540 Pacific Ave
540 Pacific AveAlameda, CA 94501
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536 Pacific Ave
536 Pacific AveAlameda, CA 94501
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910 Central Ave
910 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1612 Concordia St
1612 Concordia StAlameda, CA 94501
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1630 9th St
1630 9th StAlameda, CA 94501
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823 Central Ave
823 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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425-431 Santa Clara Ave
425-431 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1405 Caroline St
1405 Caroline StAlameda, CA 94501
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1521 Verdi St
1521 Verdi StAlameda, CA 94501
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537 Pacific Ave
537 Pacific AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1525 9th St
1525 9th StAlameda, CA 94501
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Shoreview East
1001 Shoreline DrAlameda, CA 94501
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South Shore Beach and Tennis Club Condominium
950-965 Shorepoint CtAlameda, CA 94501
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753 Lincoln Ave
753 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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636-638 Lincoln Ave
636-638 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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911-913 Taylor Ave
911-913 Taylor AveAlameda, CA 94501
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935 Central Ave
935 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1812 3rd St
1812 3rd StAlameda, CA 94501
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729 Pacific Ave
729 Pacific AveAlameda, CA 94501
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524 Buena Vista Ave
524 Buena Vista AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Park Webster Condominiums
1321-1333 Webster StAlameda, CA 94501
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628 Santa Clara Ave
628 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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510 Santa Clara Ave
510 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1527 8th St
1527 8th StAlameda, CA 94501
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811 Buena Vista Ave
811 Buena Vista AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1617 8th St
1617 8th StAlameda, CA 94501
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452 Santa Clara Ave
452 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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757 Santa Clara Ave
757 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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755 Buena Vista Ave
755 Buena Vista AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1539 9th St
1539 9th StAlameda, CA 94501
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552-554 Palace Ct
552-554 Palace CtAlameda, CA 94501
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1514 9th St
1514 9th StAlameda, CA 94501
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443 Central Ave
443 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1435 5th St
1435 5th StAlameda, CA 94501
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538A-538B Palace Ct
538A-538B Palace CtAlameda, CA 94501
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930-930A & 932 Lincoln Ave
930-930A & 932 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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748 Lincoln Ave
748 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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620 Lincoln Ave
620 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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737-739 Lincoln Ave
737-739 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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816 Lincoln Ave
816 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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410 Santa Clara Ave
410 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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463-1/2 Central Ave
463-1/2 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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516 Buena Vista Ave
516 Buena Vista AveAlameda, CA 94501
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919 Central Ave
919 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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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 |
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| Ballena Bay Studio Apartments | $2,687 | $2,357 | $2,857 |
| Ballena Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $1,900 | $3,674 |
| Ballena Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,834 | $1,919 | $4,665 |
| Ballena Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,761 | $2,814 | $8,512 |
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Cheapest Available Ballena Bay Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ballena Bay area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 450 Buena Vista priced from $1,995. Marine View Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Ballena Bay apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 450 Buena Vista | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Marine View Apartment Homes | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| RICA VISTA | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,163 |
| Bay Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| Summer House | B1E | 2BR,1BA | $2,280 |
| South Shore | The Posey | Studio,1BA | $2,357 |
| Point Alameda | F plan | 2BR,1BA | $2,875 |
| Ballena Village Apartment Homes | Residence 2B Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $2,930 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballena Bay, CA
As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ballena Bay area is the $3.19 price per square foot F plan Model at Point Alameda in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $2,875. The second greatest value Ballena Bay apartment is the B1B Model at Summer House starting at $2,319 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ballena Bay apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Point Alameda | F plan | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| Summer House | B1B | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| South Shore | The Estuary | 1BR,1BA | $4.32 |
| RICA VISTA | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
| 450 Buena Vista | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Marine View Apartment Homes | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Ballena Village Apartment Homes | Residence 2B Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $4.76 |
| Bay Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $5.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ballena Bay Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ballena Bay?
The cheapest apartment in Ballena Bay is 450 Buena Vista which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Ballena Bay costs $3,105.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ballena Bay?
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 1 regular apartments in Ballena Bay 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 Ballena Bay?
Cheap apartments in Ballena Bay have an average cost of $141 which is $2,964 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ballena Bay.
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