Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Alameda Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,900 (6 Rentals)

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property at 2875 Glascock St

$3,600

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

Available Jul 27

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2875 Glascock St
OaklandCA94601

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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 1 Bed unit found at Palm Haus priced from $1,798. Fruitvale Haus has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,041. Here are the most affordable Downtown Alameda apartments for rent in Alameda, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,798
Fruitvale HausFloor Plan E 2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2,041
2320 Buena Vista Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Alameda, CA

As of July 26, 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
Fruitvale HausFloor Plan E 2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.60
LaunchJR-C11BR,1BA$5.38
2320 Buena Vista Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.90
Palm HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$3.60

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Alameda

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Alameda?

There are currently 547 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Alameda, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,395 to $5,255. There are also 11 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Alameda ranging from $1,997 to $6,095.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Alameda ranges from $1,997 to $6,095 with an average monthly rent of $4,021.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Alameda?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Alameda range from $3,500 to $3,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $5,500 to $6,095. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,600.

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