Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Marina Village Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,100 (48 Rentals)

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Santa Clara Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Santa Clara Apartments

935 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Alameda Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alameda Park Apartments

547-549 Buena Vista AveAlameda, CA 94501
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1429 Grand St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1429 Grand St

1429 Grand StAlameda, CA 94501
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Surfside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Surfside

434 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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450 Buena Vista
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

450 Buena Vista

430-450 Buena Vista AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Point Alameda
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Point Alameda

1380 ballena BlvdAlameda, CA 94501
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Bay Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Vista

470 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501

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Fourth Street East
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$2,306 - $4,686
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Fourth Street East

150 4th StOakland, CA 94607
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Artthaus SIX
Studio Apartments

Artthaus SIX

825 6th AveOakland, CA 94606
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ArtHaus Jack London
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

ArtHaus Jack London

233 BroadwayOakland, CA 94607
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Orion Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orion Apartments

255 9th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Caspian
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Caspian

260 Brooklyn Basin WayOakland, CA 94606
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Marina Village, Alameda, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marina Village Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Marina Village area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Lakeview Towers priced from $1,795. Marine View Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,095. Here are the most affordable Marina Village apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeview Towers1x11BR,1BA$1,795
Marine View Apartment Homes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,095
Channel House0BStudio,1BA$2,122
Garden Court Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,145
RICA VISTA1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,163
The Landing at Jack London SquareBay BreezeStudio,1BA$2,169
Bay Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,200
Point AlamedaB plan1BR,1BA$2,250
Fourth Street EastThe HarrisonStudio,1BA$2,316

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marina Village, CA

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marina Village area is the $2.97 price per square foot 1535 9th St Model at 1535 9th St, Unit Upper in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $4,750. The second greatest value Marina Village apartment is the B3 Model at Aqua Via Apartments starting at $4,008 with a $3.13 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marina Village apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1535 9th St, Unit Upper1535 9th St3BR,1.5BA$2.97
Aqua Via ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$3.13
1530 Pacific Ave, Unit A1530 Pacific Ave3BR,1BA$2.56
Summer HouseC2A3BR,2BA$2.86
ReNew on MerrittMerritt2BR,1BA$3.09
Allegro at Jack London SquareGolden Gate1BR,1BA$2.93
RICA VISTA1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.09
Marine View Apartment Homes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.13
850 6th Ave, Unit B850 6th Ave1BR,1BA$2.23
Lakeview Towers1xjr1BR,1BA$3.15

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Marina Village, Alameda, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Marina Village, Alameda, and the greater San Francisco area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marina Village Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Marina Village?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Marina Village is under $2,316.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Marina Village?

The cheapest apartment in Marina Village is Lakeview Towers which is listed at $1,795, while the average apartment in Marina Village costs $5,114.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Marina Village?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in Marina Village that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Marina Village?

Cheap apartments in Marina Village have an average cost of $515 which is $4,599 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Marina Village.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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