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property at 1780 Boxcar Cir

$1,350

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3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

1780 Boxcar Cir

OaklandCA94607

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property at 626 8th St

$1,895

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607

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Alameda, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alameda, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Alameda, CA area range in price from $1,000 to $7,700 with an overall median price of $3,212. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Alameda Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Alameda$2,950$1,00064
Downtown Alameda$3,800$1,8886
Harbor Bay Bay Farm$5,100$4,1457

Cheapest Available Alameda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alameda, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fourth Street East in the Laney neighborhood priced from $151. Claridge Hotel LP. in the West Oakland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alameda apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fourth Street EastThe Franklin1BR,1BA$151
Claridge Hotel LP.SROStudio,$895
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
ArtHaus NorthgateFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,298
The Rose on BondFloor Plan A 1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,377

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alameda area is the $0.89 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 Loft 4 Model at 1080 Lofts starting at $3,530 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Fruitvale Station 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$0.89
1080 LoftsLoft 4Studio ,1BA$1.96
1050-1066 47th Ave1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.97
763 15th St, Unit 763 15th Street763 15th St2BR,1BA$2.50
Laurel HausFloor Plan B 2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.21
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.46
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
937 International Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.47

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Alameda, CA
Population: 78,338

Ranked #444

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alameda

What type of rentals are currently available in Alameda?

There are currently 3764 Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA with pricing that ranges from $895 to $14,940. There are also 121 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alameda ranging from $1,000 to $7,700.

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 $1,000 to $7,700 with an average monthly rent of $3,166.

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 $2,095 to $10,245, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $6,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,820.

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