Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Alameda Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,200 (55 Rentals)

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property at 1701 Broadway

$2,495

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1701 Broadway
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1777 Clement AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Alameda 2235 LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alameda 2235 LLC

2235 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2060 San Antonio
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2060 San Antonio

2253 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2217 Otis Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

2217 Otis Drive

2217 Otis DrAlameda, CA 94501

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1429 Grand St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1429 Grand St

1429 Grand StAlameda, CA 94501
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2126 Lincoln Ave
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2126 Lincoln Ave

2126 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2054 Lincoln Ave
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2054 Lincoln Ave

2054 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Tradewinds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tradewinds Apartments

1919 Shoreline DrAlameda, CA 94501
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Californian Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Californian Apartments

1940 Franciscan WayAlameda, CA 94501
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Southshore Garden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southshore Garden

424 Whitehall RdAlameda, CA 94501
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Islander Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Islander Apartments

1701-1707 Shoreline DrAlameda, CA 94501
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$3,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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2875 Glascock St
OaklandCA94601

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Cheapest Available Central Alameda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Alameda area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2008 Pacific Avenue priced from $1,800. placement-1423Central has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,949. Here are the most affordable Central Alameda apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2008 Pacific Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,800
placement-1423Central0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,949
Shoreline ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,995
2320 Buena Vista Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,050
2217 Otis Drive1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,150
Star HarborS1Studio,1BA$2,345
Surfside Palms Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2,600
LaunchA61BR,1BA$3,001
1080 LoftsLoft 4Studio,1BA$3,530

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Alameda, CA

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Alameda area is the $1.96 price per square foot Loft 4 Model at 1080 Lofts in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $3,530. The second greatest value Central Alameda apartment is the 2BR/1BA Model at Shoreline Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the South Shore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Alameda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1080 LoftsLoft 4Studio ,1BA$1.96
Shoreline Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.76
1825 Clinton Ave, Unit C1825 Clinton Ave1BR,1BA$2.71
Surfside Palms Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.08
LaunchJR-C11BR,1BA$5.86
Star HarborS1Studio ,1BA$4.34
2320 Buena Vista Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.90
placement-1423Central0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$4.59

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Alameda Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Alameda?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Alameda is at placement-1423Central listed at $1,949.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Alameda Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Alameda Apartment is $1,800 at 2008 Pacific Avenue.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Alameda Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Alameda is starting from $2,600 at Surfside Palms Apartments.

What is the most affordable Central Alameda Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Central Alameda Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Star Harbor and starts from $5,130.

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