
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bay Farm Island Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,600 (77 Rentals)
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Synergy @ 2019 Shoreline Apartments

3251-3251B Fernside Blvd

The Willows

1160 Regent St

2305 San Jose Ave

840-842 Cedar St

2215 San Jose Ave

2150 Clinton Ave
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2232 Clinton Ave

Shoreview East

2129 Clinton Ave

2114 Clinton Ave

1536 High/3700 Garfield

2156 Clinton Ave

2217 Otis Dr

2236 San Antonio Ave

1111 Regent St

2622 Central Ave
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Sea Breeze

838 Cedar St

2251 Clinton Ave

1179 Park Ave

1354 Pearl St

1152 Regent St

1045 Regent St

1226 Regent St

1152 Versailles Ave

3275 Central Ave
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1174 Park Ave

1239 Park Ave

1381 Versailles Ave

3014 Encinal Ave

2133 Clinton Ave

2228 San Jose Ave

1106-1108 Park St

2301 San Antonio Ave

2241 San Jose Ave

1173 Park Ave
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1033 Regent St

3226 Encinal Ave

2264 San Jose Ave

1140 E Regent St

1117 Park Ave

2242 San Jose Ave

3363 Fernside Blvd

3214 Central Ave

2813-2815 Encinal Ave

3229 Central Ave
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Bay Farm Island, Alameda, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bay Farm Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Farm Island Studio Apartments | $2,567 | $2,195 | $2,939 |
| Bay Farm Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,285 | $1,650 | $2,795 |
| Bay Farm Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,914 | $2,600 | $3,795 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 77 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Bay Farm Island Neighborhood of Alameda, CA.
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Cheapest Available Bay Farm Island Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bay Farm Island area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Shoreline Apartments priced from $1,995. Surfside Palms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,600. Here are the most affordable Bay Farm Island apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Surfside Palms Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,600 |
| Synergy @ 2019 Shoreline Apartments | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Farm Island, CA
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bay Farm Island area is the $3.20 price per square foot 2BD/2BA Model at Synergy @ 2019 Shoreline Apartments in the in the South Shore neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value Bay Farm Island apartment is the 2x1 Model at Surfside Palms Apartments starting at $2,600 with a $3.08 price per square foot in the South Shore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bay Farm Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synergy @ 2019 Shoreline Apartments | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
| Surfside Palms Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Shoreline Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bay Farm Island Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bay Farm Island Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bay Farm Island is starting from $2,600 at Surfside Palms Apartments.
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