Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Alameda Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,300 (43 Rentals)

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1777 Clement AveAlameda, 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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The Franciscan
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Franciscan

333 Willow StAlameda, CA 94501
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2126 Lincoln Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2126 Lincoln Ave

2126 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501

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2054 Lincoln Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2054 Lincoln Ave

2054 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Southshore Garden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southshore Garden

424 Whitehall RdAlameda, CA 94501
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Cruz Haus
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cruz Haus

1701-1707 36th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Fruitvale Haus
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fruitvale Haus

3700 International BlvdOakland, CA 94601
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Station Haus
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Station Haus

1454 36th AveOakland, CA 94601
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Palm Haus
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Haus

1616 35th AveOakland, CA 94601
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High Street Studios
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

High Street Studios

4001 San Leandro StOakland, CA 94601
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Boathouse Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Boathouse Lofts

400 Derby AveOakland, CA 94601
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401 Derby
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

401 Derby

401 Derby AveOakland, CA 94601
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3301 E 12th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3301 E 12th St

3301 E 12th StOakland, CA 94601
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Cheapest Available Downtown Alameda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Alameda area of Alameda, CA is a Studio unit found at Station Haus priced from $1,593. 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 Downtown Alameda apartments for rent in Alameda, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Station HausFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,593
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
LaunchA61BR,1BA$3,139

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Alameda, CA

As of July 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Alameda area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2934 Ford St Model at 2934 Ford St, Unit Ford Street Studios 1 in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Downtown Alameda apartment is the Flat A Model at Exchange Studios starting at $2,465 with a $2.49 price per square foot in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Alameda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2934 Ford St, Unit Ford Street Studios 12934 Ford St1BR,1BA$1.16
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio ,1BA$2.49
1205 College Ave, Unit 12051205 College Ave1BR,1BA$2.50
LaunchA61BR,1BA$4.36
2054 Lincoln Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.80
2320 Buena Vista Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.90
Station HausFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio ,1BA$3.54

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Alameda Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Alameda?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Alameda is at Station Haus listed at $1,593.

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

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

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Alameda Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Alameda is starting from $2,395 at 2054 Lincoln Ave.

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