Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central Alameda Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,400 (7 Rentals)

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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
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio,1BA$2,465

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Alameda, CA

As of July 21, 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 2934 Ford St Model at 2934 Ford St, Unit Ford Street Studios 1 starting at $1,395 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Fruitvale Station 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
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
Shoreline Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.46
Star HarborA11BR,1BA$4.28
LaunchJR-C11BR,1BA$5.38
2320 Buena Vista Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.90
2308 Foothill Blvd0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$4.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Alameda

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Alameda?

There are currently 639 Apartments for Rent in Central Alameda, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,395 to $5,993. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Alameda ranging from $1,450 to $6,095.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Alameda?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Alameda ranges from $1,450 to $6,095 with an average monthly rent of $3,632.

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