
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East End Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,950 (164 Rentals)
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2060 San Antonio

The Willows

3251-3251B Fernside Blvd

2122 Buena Vista Ave

1524 Willow St

1533 Lafayette St

1428-1438 Lafayette St

1160 Regent St
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2305 San Jose Ave

2000 Central Ave

2100 Pacific Ave

840-842 Cedar St

2128 Alameda Ave

2215 San Jose Ave

Bayside Montessori

2217 Otis Drive

1517 Broadway

1522 Lafayette St
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2216 Buena Vista Ave

1111 Regent St

2119 Central Ave

2622 Central Ave

2103 Santa Clara Ave

2255 Pacific Ave

2521 Lincoln Ave

1824 Central Ave

2426 Lincoln Ave

2131 Buena Vista Ave
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Sabina

2150 Clinton Ave

1821 Santa Clara Ave

2114 Clinton Ave

2139 Pacific Ave

1902 Broadway

838 Cedar St

2156 Clinton Ave

2045 San Antonio Ave

2028 Alameda Ave
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2044 Alameda Ave

2129 Clinton Ave

2228 Encinal Ave

2236 San Antonio Ave

2232 Clinton Ave

1841 Alameda Ave

2412 Eagle Ave

2060 San Antonio Ave

1536 High/3700 Garfield

2116 San Jose Avenue
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East End, Alameda, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East End?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,248 | $3,248 | $3,248 |
| East End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,504 | $2,550 | $4,236 |
| East End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,295 | $3,295 | $3,295 |
| East End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,350 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
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There are currently 164 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the East End Neighborhood of Alameda, CA.
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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 2320 Buena Vista Ave priced from $2,050. 2217 Otis Drive has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here are the most affordable East End apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2320 Buena Vista Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| 2217 Otis Drive | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| 2125 Santa Clara Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East End, CA
As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the East End area is the $3.71 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at 2125 Santa Clara Ave in the in the South Shore neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value East End apartment is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 2320 Buena Vista Ave starting at $2,050 with a $3.90 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2125 Santa Clara Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.71 |
| 2320 Buena Vista Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
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