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Alameda, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Alameda, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

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$5,900$85583
Downtown Alameda$6,450$1,95010

Cheapest Available Alameda Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alameda, CA is a Studio unit found at Claridge Hotel LLC. in the West Oakland neighborhood priced from $815. Hillcastle Apartments in the Laney neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alameda apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN BStudio,1BA$1,250
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 24BR,2BA$1,275
Electric LoftsStudio A & BStudio,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alameda area is the $1.32 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,552. The second greatest value Alameda apartment is the 2335 Market St Model at 2335 Market St, Unit B starting at $3,995 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the West Oakland 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$1.32
2335 Market St, Unit B2335 Market St3BR,3BA$2.22
1419 West St, Unit A1419 West St3BR,2BA$2.19
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
1450 12th St, Unit 1454A1450 12th St3BR,1BA$2.13
1622 center st, Unit 1622 #11622 center st3BR,2BA$2.23
2804 Adeline St2804 Adeline St2BR,2BA$2.27
The Blue Cap Lofts1bed 2bath1BR,2BA$2.08
The Chase Apartment Homes3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$2.32
659 Hillsborough St, Unit # 1659 Hillsborough St1BR,1BA$2.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alameda

What type of rentals are currently available in Alameda?

There are currently 3798 Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA with pricing that ranges from $800 to $16,436. There are also 162 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alameda ranging from $855 to $7,000.

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 $855 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,189.

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 $2,199 to $9,851, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,495 to $5,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,275.

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