Cheap Homes for Rent in Alameda, CA from $800 (24 Rentals)

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property at 1219 16th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1219 16th St, Unit Studio

1219 16th St
OaklandCA94607
property at 1015 Martin Luther King Jr Way

$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1015 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 1

1015 Martin Luther King Jr Way
OaklandCA94607

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property at 1207 Wood St

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1207 Wood St

OaklandCA94607

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property at 939 26th St

$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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939 26th St

OaklandCA94607
property at 1469 13th St.

$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Mar 15

1469 13th St.

OaklandCA94607

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alameda, CA

Pricing Updated: 02/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Alameda, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Alameda Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Alameda$3,872$2,2503
Downtown Alameda$6,000$2,4003

Cheapest Available Alameda Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alameda, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Claridge Apartments in the West Oakland neighborhood priced from $915. Nook on Valdez in the Harrison Street neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alameda apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge ApartmentsSRO1BR,$915
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN AStudio,1BA$1,150
Electric LoftsStudio G & HStudio,1BA$1,325
ArtHaus MandelaFloor Plan D Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,348
Oak VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,358

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA and Nearby

As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alameda area is the $1.23 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Alameda apartment is the 2606 Harrison St Model at 2606 Harrison St starting at $2,795 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Harrison Street neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alameda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
2606 Harrison St2606 Harrison St2BR,1BA$1.69
Packard LoftsLoft 7Studio ,1BA$1.80
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio ,1BA$2.03
2909 Myrtle St, Unit 2907.52909 Myrtle St2BR,1BA$2.00
2606 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26062606 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.00
152 International Boulevard, Unit B152 International Boulevard1BR,1BA$2.20
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio ,1BA$2.17
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alameda

What type of rentals are currently available in Alameda?

There are currently 3774 Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $15,030. There are also 166 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alameda ranging from $800 to $6,999.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Alameda ranges from $800 to $6,999 with an average monthly rent of $3,260.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Alameda range from $1,950 to $15,030, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,495 to $5,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,645.

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