Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballena Bay Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,600 (12 Rentals)

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Santa Clara Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Clara Apartments

935 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Alameda Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alameda Park Apartments

547-549 Buena Vista AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Surfside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Surfside

434 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Point Alameda
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Point Alameda

1380 ballena BlvdAlameda, CA 94501
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Bay Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Vista

470 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501

Ballena Bay, Alameda, CA Local Guide

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 Surfside priced from $2,121. Villa Marina Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Ballena Bay apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Surfside1 Bed 1 Bath A31BR,1BA$2,121
Villa Marina Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$2,195
RICA VISTA1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,220
Point AlamedaB plan1BR,1BA$2,275
Summer HouseB1D2BR,1BA$2,296

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballena Bay, CA

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ballena Bay area is the $3.27 price per square foot The Park Model at South Shore in the in the South Shore neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Ballena Bay apartment is the C2A Model at Summer House starting at $3,135 with a $3.14 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
South ShoreThe Park2BR,2BA$3.27
Summer HouseC2A3BR,2BA$3.14
DEL CORONADO2 Bed/ 1.0 Bath2BR,1BA$3.39
450 Buena Vista2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.28
RICA VISTA1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.17
Point AlamedaB plan1BR,1BA$3.69
Villa Marina Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$3.66
Surfside1 Bed 1 Bath A31BR,1BA$3.66
Ballena Village Apartment HomesResidence 1 LuxuryStudio ,1BA$4.19

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Ballena Bay, Alameda, CA

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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 Surfside which is listed at $2,121, while the average apartment in Ballena Bay costs $3,885.

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 5 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 $249 which is $3,636 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ballena Bay.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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