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

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2060 San Antonio
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2060 San Antonio

2253 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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The Willows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Willows

2101 ShorelineAlameda, CA 94501
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2122 Buena Vista Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2122 Buena Vista Ave

2122 Buena Vista AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1524 Willow St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1524 Willow St

1524 Willow StAlameda, CA 94501
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1533 Lafayette St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1533 Lafayette St

1533 Lafayette StAlameda, CA 94501
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1160 Regent St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1160 Regent St

1160 Regent StAlameda, CA 94501

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2305 San Jose Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2305 San Jose Ave

2305 San Jose AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2100 Pacific Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2100 Pacific Ave

2100 Pacific AveAlameda, CA 94501
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840-842 Cedar St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

840-842 Cedar St

840-842 Cedar StAlameda, CA 94501
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2128 Alameda Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2128 Alameda Ave

2128 Alameda AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2215 San Jose Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2215 San Jose Ave

2215 San Jose AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2217 Otis Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

2217 Otis Drive

2217 Otis DrAlameda, CA 94501
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1517 Broadway
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1517 Broadway

1517 BroadwayAlameda, CA 94501
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1522 Lafayette St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1522 Lafayette St

1522 Lafayette StAlameda, CA 94501

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1111 Regent St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1111 Regent St

1111 Regent StAlameda, CA 94501
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2119 Central Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2119 Central Ave

2119 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1824 Central Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1824 Central Ave

1824 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2131 Buena Vista Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2131 Buena Vista Ave

2131 Buena Vista AveAlameda, CA 94501

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Sabina
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sabina

2109 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2150 Clinton Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2150 Clinton Ave

2150 Clinton AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1821 Santa Clara Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1821 Santa Clara Ave

1821 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2114 Clinton Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2114 Clinton Ave

2114 Clinton AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2139 Pacific Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2139 Pacific Ave

2139 Pacific AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1902 Broadway
2 Bedroom Apartments

1902 Broadway

1902 BroadwayAlameda, CA 94501
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838 Cedar St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

838 Cedar St

838 Cedar StAlameda, CA 94501
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2156 Clinton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2156 Clinton Ave

2156 Clinton AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2028 Alameda Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2028 Alameda Ave

2028 Alameda AveAlameda, CA 94501

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2044 Alameda Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2044 Alameda Ave

2044 Alameda AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2129 Clinton Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2129 Clinton Ave

2129 Clinton AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2228 Encinal Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2228 Encinal Ave

2228 Encinal AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2232 Clinton Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2232 Clinton Ave

2232 Clinton AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2412 Eagle Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2412 Eagle Ave

2412 Eagle AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2060 San Antonio Ave
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

2060 San Antonio Ave

2060 San Antonio AveAlameda, CA 94501

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2320 Buena Vista Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,050
2217 Otis Drive1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,150
2125 Santa Clara Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2125 Santa Clara Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.71
2320 Buena Vista Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.90

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