Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Alameda Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $900 (16 Rentals)

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1537 Schiller St, Unit Apt B
$2,000
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1537 Schiller St, Unit Apt B

1537 Schiller StAlameda, CA 94501
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1524 Bay St, Unit #B
$2,000
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1524 Bay St, Unit #B

1524 Bay StAlameda, 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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Boathouse Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boathouse Lofts

400 Derby AveOakland, CA 94601
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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 Studio unit found at Shoreline Apartments priced from $1,895. Exchange Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here are the most affordable Central Alameda apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shoreline ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio,1BA$2,150
2510 Central1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2,195
401 Derby1BR/1BA E1BR,1BA$2,199
Wavecrest Lanai ApartmentsUpper 2 BR w/ Balcony2BR,1BA$2,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Alameda, CA

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Alameda area is the $2.56 price per square foot 1530 Pacific Ave Model at 1530 Pacific Ave, Unit A in the in the Marina Village neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Central Alameda apartment is the 1429 Bay St Model at 1429 Bay St, Unit D starting at $2,950 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the West End 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.
1530 Pacific Ave, Unit A1530 Pacific Ave3BR,1BA$2.56
1429 Bay St, Unit D1429 Bay St2BR,1BA$2.95
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio ,1BA$2.17
Star HarborA31BR,1BA$3.75
1047 Santa Clara Ave, Unit 31047 Santa Clara Ave2BR,1BA$3.96
Wavecrest Lanai ApartmentsUpper 2 BR w/ Balcony2BR,1BA$3.77
Panomar Luxury Apartments1x1A1BR,1BA$4.31
401 Derby1BR/1BA E1BR,1BA$3.46
1524 Bay St, Unit #B1524 Bay St2BR,1BA$3.33
1537 Schiller St, Unit Apt B1537 Schiller St1BR,1BA$3.64

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 Shoreline Apartments listed at $1,895.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Alameda Apartment is $2,195 at 2510 Central.

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 $2,450 at Wavecrest Lanai Apartments.

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