Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,400 (7 Rentals)

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Park Regent
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Regent

2110 Santa Clara 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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East End, Alameda, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East End area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1929 26th Avenue priced from $1,495. 3301 E 12th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable East End apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1929 26th AvenueStudio1BR,1BA$1,495
3301 E 12th St1bdrm loft1BR,1BA$2,200
Outrigger ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, CA

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the East End area is the $1.32 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the Mills College neighborhood starting from $2,552. The second greatest value East End apartment is the Residence 3 Luxury Model at Tower Apartment Homes starting at $3,414 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the South Shore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.32
Tower Apartment HomesResidence 3 Luxury2BR,2BA$2.79
3030 Chapman - PE Gallot2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$2.76
Synergy @ 2019 Shoreline Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$2.83
2049 Lincoln Ave, Unit A2049 Lincoln Ave2BR,1BA$2.83
Outrigger ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
3301 E 12th St1bdrm loft1BR,1.5BA$2.57
401 Derby1BR/1BA E1BR,1BA$3.64
1929 26th AvenueStudioStudio ,1BA$3.32

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East End, Alameda, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Alameda, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East End Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East End?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East End is at 1929 26th Avenue listed at $1,495.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East End Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East End Apartment is $1,495 at 1929 26th Avenue.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East End Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East End is starting from $2,195 at 1929 26th Avenue.

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