Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Alameda Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $3,500 (1 Rental)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Downtown Alameda area of Alameda.

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Alameda, CA

As of June 11, 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 B2.3 Model at Launch starting at $5,075 with a $4.77 price per square foot in the Bronze Coast 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
LaunchB2.32BR,2BA$4.77
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio ,1BA$2.49
401 Derby2BR/2BA M2BR,2BA$2.92
3030 Chapman - PE Gallot2 bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$3.22
2054 Lincoln Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.80
1537 Schiller St, Unit Apt B1537 Schiller St1BR,1BA$3.64
Palm HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$3.11
2320 Buena Vista Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$4.00
Station HausFloor Plan B 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$3.48

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Alameda

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Alameda?

There are currently 541 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Alameda, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,395 to $6,013. There are also 5 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Alameda ranging from $3,500 to $3,500.

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 $3,500 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,500.

Expert Rental Resources

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