Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Alameda Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,500 (26 Rentals)

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2310 Pacific Ave
$1,800 - $2,100
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

2310 Pacific Ave

2310 Pacific AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2232 Clinton Avenue, Unit B
$2,200
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2232 Clinton Avenue, Unit B

2232 Clinton AvenueAlameda, CA 94501
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property at 1724 Lincoln Ave

$2,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1724 Lincoln Ave

AlamedaCA94501

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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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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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Fruitvale Haus
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fruitvale Haus

3700 International BlvdOakland, CA 94601

Cheapest Available Downtown Alameda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Alameda area of Alameda, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Station Haus priced from $1,738. 3030 Chapman - PE Gallot has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,855. Here are the most affordable Downtown Alameda apartments for rent in Alameda, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Station HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,738
3030 Chapman - PE GallotStudioStudio,1BA$1,855
401 Derby1BR/1BA E1BR,1BA$2,199
3301 E 12th St1bdrm loft1BR,1BA$2,200
Fruitvale HausFloor Plan C 2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2,260
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio,1BA$2,365
Tower Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$2,714
LaunchS2.1Studio,1BA$2,923

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Alameda, CA

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Alameda area is the $2.15 price per square foot 2073 Clinton Ave Model at 2073 Clinton Ave, Unit 2071 in the in the South Shore neighborhood starting from $4,195. The second greatest value Downtown Alameda apartment is the 911 Willow St Model at 911 Willow St, Unit Gold Coast Gem starting at $4,295 with a $2.39 price per square foot in the South Shore 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.
2073 Clinton Ave, Unit 20712073 Clinton Ave4BR,2BA$2.15
911 Willow St, Unit Gold Coast Gem911 Willow St3BR,2BA$2.39
Fruitvale HausFloor Plan G 3BR 1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$2.45
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio ,1BA$2.39
3301 E 12th St1bdrm loft1BR,1.5BA$2.57
Tower Apartment HomesResidence 1 Luxury1BR,1BA$3.20
401 Derby1BR/1BA E1BR,1BA$3.46
Station HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$2.80
3030 Chapman - PE Gallot1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.82
2232 Clinton Avenue, Unit B2232 Clinton Avenue1BR,1BA$4.89

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 3030 Chapman - PE Gallot listed at $1,855.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Alameda Apartment is $1,738 at Station Haus.

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 $2,260 at Fruitvale Haus.

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