Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,500 (47 Rentals)

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South Shore
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$2,652 - $8,512
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

South Shore

934 Shorepoint CtAlameda, CA 94501
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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 2235 LLC
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alameda 2235 LLC

2235 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2060 San Antonio
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2060 San Antonio

2253 Central 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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The Franciscan
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Franciscan

333 Willow StAlameda, CA 94501
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2126 Lincoln Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2126 Lincoln Ave

2126 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2054 Lincoln Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2054 Lincoln Ave

2054 Lincoln AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Waterfront Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Waterfront Apartments

2051 Shoreline DrAlameda, CA 94501
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Tradewinds Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tradewinds Apartments

1919 Shoreline DrAlameda, CA 94501
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Californian Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Californian Apartments

1940 Franciscan WayAlameda, CA 94501
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Southshore Garden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southshore Garden

424 Whitehall RdAlameda, CA 94501
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Islander Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Islander Apartments

1701-1707 Shoreline DrAlameda, CA 94501
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Kona Kai Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kona Kai Apartments

2001 Shoreline DrAlameda, CA 94501
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2320 Buena Vista Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$2,050
2054 Lincoln Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,395
Shoreline Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,595
Surfside Palms Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2,600
South ShoreThe PoseyStudio,1BA$2,652
Synergy @ 2019 Shoreline Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Synergy @ 2019 Shoreline Apartments2BD/2BA2BR,2BA$3.20
Surfside Palms Apartments2x12BR,1BA$3.08
Shoreline Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.46
2054 Lincoln Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.80
South ShoreThe PoseyStudio ,1BA$4.74
2320 Buena Vista Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,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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