Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Alameda Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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Alameda 2235 LLC
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2235 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2253 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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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 2308 Foothill Blvd priced from $1,350. 2320 Buena Vista Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Central Alameda apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2308 Foothill Blvd0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,350
2320 Buena Vista Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,050
2054 Lincoln Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,395
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio,1BA$2,465
Shoreline Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,595

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Alameda, CA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Alameda area is the $1.81 price per square foot Loft 4 Model at 1080 Lofts in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $3,255. The second greatest value Central Alameda apartment is the 1524 Pacific Ave Model at 1524 Pacific Ave, Unit B starting at $4,500 with a $2.50 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$1.81
1524 Pacific Ave, Unit B1524 Pacific Ave3BR,2.5BA$2.50
2934 Ford St, Unit Ford Street Studios 12934 Ford St1BR,1BA$1.16
1813 Saint Charles St1813 Saint Charles St3BR,1.5BA$3.60
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio ,1BA$2.49
Surfside Palms Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.08
Star HarborA31BR,1BA$3.75
Shoreline Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.46
2054 Lincoln Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.80
2320 Buena Vista Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.90

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 2308 Foothill Blvd listed at $1,350.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Alameda Apartment is $2,050 at 2320 Buena Vista Ave.

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 $2,395 at 2054 Lincoln Ave.

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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