Cheap Homes for Rent in Bay Farm Island Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $2,100 (6 Rentals)

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Bay Farm Island, Alameda, CA Local Guide

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 1 Bed unit found at Waterfront Apartments priced from $2,095. Wavecrest Lanai Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Bay Farm Island apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waterfront ApartmentsOne Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,095
Wavecrest Lanai ApartmentsLower 1BR w/ patio1BR,1BA$2,250
Synergy @ 2019 Shoreline Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bay Farm Island, CA

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bay Farm Island area is the $3.05 price per square foot 2BR/1BA Model at Shoreline Apartments in the in the South Shore neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Bay Farm Island apartment is the 2x1 Model at Surfside Palms Apartments starting at $2,550 with a $3.00 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Shoreline Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.05
Surfside Palms Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.00
Waterfront ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.47
Synergy @ 2019 Shoreline Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$3.19
Wavecrest Lanai ApartmentsLower 1BR w/ patio1BR,1BA$4.09
Furnished Studio-Oakland - Alameda AirportFurnished Studio-Oakland - Alameda AirportStudio ,1BA$6.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bay Farm Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Bay Farm Island?

There are currently 181 Apartments for Rent in Bay Farm Island, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,000 to $8,706. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bay Farm Island ranging from $2,150 to $5,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bay Farm Island?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bay Farm Island ranges from $2,150 to $5,900 with an average monthly rent of $4,228.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bay Farm Island?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bay Farm Island range from $3,000 to $6,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $4,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,975 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,350.

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