
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Alameda Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $900 (16 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Alameda?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Alameda Studio Apartments | $2,700 | $900 | $5,985 |
| Central Alameda 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,934 | $1,850 | $4,013 |
| Central Alameda 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,445 | $2,000 | $5,109 |
| Central Alameda 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,622 | $2,500 | $5,764 |
| Central Alameda 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,275 | $3,950 | $4,600 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoreline Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
| Exchange Studios | Flat A | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
| 2510 Central | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| 401 Derby | 1BR/1BA E | 1BR,1BA | $2,199 |
| Wavecrest Lanai Apartments | Upper 2 BR w/ Balcony | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1530 Pacific Ave, Unit A | 1530 Pacific Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| 1429 Bay St, Unit D | 1429 Bay St | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Exchange Studios | Flat A | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
| Star Harbor | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| 1047 Santa Clara Ave, Unit 3 | 1047 Santa Clara Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.96 |
| Wavecrest Lanai Apartments | Upper 2 BR w/ Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $3.77 |
| Panomar Luxury Apartments | 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.31 |
| 401 Derby | 1BR/1BA E | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| 1524 Bay St, Unit #B | 1524 Bay St | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 1537 Schiller St, Unit Apt B | 1537 Schiller St | 1BR,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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