
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,500 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Shore area of Alameda.


1214 Chestnut St

1801 Alameda Ave

1231 Park Ave

Shoreline Apartments

1539 Central Ave

1403-1203 Encinal Ave

2103 Clinton Ave, Unit B

1531 Lafayette St
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1312 Chestnut St

1715 Central Apartments

918 Lafayette St

1159 Broadway, Unit 1159

Synergy @ 2019 Shoreline Apartments

Surfside Palms Apartments

2053 Central Ave

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1163 Broadway, Unit D
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2019 Shore Line Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID1958

1533 Lafayette St

2101 Shore Line Dr, Unit 203

Santa Clara Apartments

Alameda 2235 LLC

2060 San Antonio

2320 Buena Vista Ave

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Central and Grand Apartments
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2116 San Jose Avenue

1429 Grand St

The Franciscan

2126 Lincoln Ave

2054 Lincoln Ave

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Tradewinds Apartments

1206 9th St
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Southshore Garden

The Three Crowns Apartments

960 Shorepoint Ct

731 Central Ave

Otis Terrace Apartments

Islander Apartments
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South Shore, Alameda, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Shore?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Studio Apartments | $2,441 | $1,595 | $2,927 |
| South Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,730 | $1,795 | $3,674 |
| South Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,336 | $2,600 | $4,585 |
| South Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,402 | $3,700 | $8,512 |
| South Shore 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,600 | $4,600 | $4,600 |
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There are currently 47 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Shore Neighborhood of Alameda, CA.
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Cheapest Available South Shore Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Shore area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 2320 Buena Vista Ave priced from $2,050. 2054 Lincoln Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here are the most affordable South Shore apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2320 Buena Vista Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| 2054 Lincoln Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Shoreline Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| Surfside Palms Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,600 |
| South Shore | The Posey | Studio,1BA | $2,652 |
| Synergy @ 2019 Shoreline Apartments | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, CA
As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Shore area is the $3.20 price per square foot 2BD/2BA Model at Synergy @ 2019 Shoreline Apartments in the in the South Shore neighborhood starting from $3,395. The second greatest value South Shore apartment is the 2x1 Model at Surfside Palms Apartments starting at $2,600 with a $3.08 price per square foot in the South Shore neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Shore apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synergy @ 2019 Shoreline Apartments | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
| Surfside Palms Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Shoreline Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| 2054 Lincoln Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.80 |
| South Shore | The Posey | Studio ,1BA | $4.74 |
| 2320 Buena Vista Ave | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $3.90 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Shore Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Shore?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Shore is at South Shore listed at $2,652.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment is $2,050 at 2320 Buena Vista Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Shore Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Shore is starting from $2,395 at 2054 Lincoln Ave.
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