Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Alameda Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $800 (53 Rentals)

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2310 Pacific Ave
$1,800 - $2,100
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$1,800 - $2,100
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2310 Pacific Ave

2310 Pacific AveAlameda, CA 94501
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$2,393 - $6,164
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1777 Clement AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1813 Saint Charles St
$3,600
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1813 Saint Charles St

1813 Saint Charles StAlameda, CA 94501
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1429 Grand St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1429 Grand St

1429 Grand 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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2126 Lincoln Ave
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2126 Lincoln Ave

2126 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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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 1 Bed unit found at 401 Derby priced from $2,199. 1080 Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,455. Here are the most affordable Central Alameda apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
401 Derby1BR/1BA E1BR,1BA$2,199
1080 LoftsLoft 4Studio,1BA$2,455
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio,1BA$2,465
LaunchS2.1Studio,1BA$2,598
Surfside Palms Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2,600
Shoreline Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,895
Star HarborA41BR,1BA$2,931

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Alameda, CA

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Alameda area is the $1.36 price per square foot Loft 4 Model at 1080 Lofts in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $2,455. The second greatest value Central Alameda apartment is the 1530 Pacific Ave Model at 1530 Pacific Ave, Unit A starting at $3,200 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the Marina Village 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$1.36
1530 Pacific Ave, Unit A1530 Pacific Ave3BR,1BA$2.56
Star HarborB12BR,2BA$4.06
1813 Saint Charles St1813 Saint Charles St3BR,1.5BA$3.60
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio ,1BA$2.49
Shoreline Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$3.05
1110 Buena Vista Ave, Unit A1110 Buena Vista Ave2BR,1BA$3.29
Surfside Palms Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.08
401 Derby1BR/1BA E1BR,1BA$3.46
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 1080 Lofts listed at $2,455.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Alameda Apartment is $2,199 at 401 Derby.

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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