Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ballena Bay Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,600 (66 Rentals)

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$2,252 - $8,512
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South Shore

934 Shorepoint CtAlameda, CA 94501
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540 Pacific Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

540 Pacific Ave

540 Pacific AveAlameda, CA 94501
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536 Pacific Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

536 Pacific Ave

536 Pacific AveAlameda, CA 94501
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910 Central Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

910 Central Ave

910 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1612 Concordia St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1612 Concordia St

1612 Concordia StAlameda, CA 94501

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1630 9th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1630 9th St

1630 9th StAlameda, CA 94501
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823 Central Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

823 Central Ave

823 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1405 Caroline St
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

1405 Caroline St

1405 Caroline StAlameda, CA 94501
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1521 Verdi St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1521 Verdi St

1521 Verdi StAlameda, CA 94501
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537 Pacific Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

537 Pacific Ave

537 Pacific AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1525 9th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1525 9th St

1525 9th StAlameda, CA 94501
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Shoreview East
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shoreview East

1001 Shoreline DrAlameda, CA 94501
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753 Lincoln Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

753 Lincoln Ave

753 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501

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935 Central Ave
Studio Apartments

935 Central Ave

935 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1812 3rd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1812 3rd St

1812 3rd StAlameda, CA 94501
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1527 8th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1527 8th St

1527 8th StAlameda, CA 94501
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729 Pacific Ave
Studio Apartments

729 Pacific Ave

729 Pacific AveAlameda, CA 94501

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1617 8th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1617 8th St

1617 8th StAlameda, CA 94501
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757 Santa Clara Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

757 Santa Clara Ave

757 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1539 9th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1539 9th St

1539 9th StAlameda, CA 94501
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1514 9th St
Studio Apartments

1514 9th St

1514 9th StAlameda, CA 94501
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443 Central Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

443 Central Ave

443 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1435 5th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1435 5th St

1435 5th StAlameda, CA 94501

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748 Lincoln Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

748 Lincoln Ave

748 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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620 Lincoln Ave
Studio Apartments

620 Lincoln Ave

620 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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816 Lincoln Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

816 Lincoln Ave

816 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1542 6th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1542 6th St

1542 6th StAlameda, CA 94501
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919 Central Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

919 Central Ave

919 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501

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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 Marine View Apartment Homes priced from $2,095. South Shore has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,252. Here are the most affordable Ballena Bay apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marine View Apartment Homes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,095
South ShoreThe PoseyStudio,1BA$2,252
Summer HouseB1D2BR,1BA$2,354
Point AlamedaD plan1BR,1BA$2,450
Bay Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,500
Ballena Village Apartment HomesResidence 1 LuxuryStudio,1BA$2,708

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ballena Bay, CA

As of July 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ballena Bay area is the $3.16 price per square foot C2A Model at Summer House in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $3,156. The second greatest value Ballena Bay apartment is the E plan Model at Point Alameda starting at $2,725 with a $3.53 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.
Summer HouseC2A3BR,2BA$3.16
Point AlamedaE plan2BR,1BA$3.53
South ShoreThe Webster1BR,1BA$4.36
Marine View Apartment Homes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.13
Ballena Village Apartment HomesResidence 2B Luxury1BR,1BA$4.71
Bay Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$6.25

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Ballena Bay, Alameda, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ballena Bay Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ballena Bay?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ballena Bay is at South Shore listed at $2,252.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ballena Bay Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ballena Bay Apartment is $2,095 at Marine View Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ballena Bay Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ballena Bay is starting from $2,354 at Summer House.

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