
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Shore Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $800 (47 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Shore area of Alameda.


1214 Chestnut St

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2310 Pacific Ave

765 Taylor Ave

2318 Santa Clara Ave

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1537 Schiller St, Unit Apt B, Unit Apt B

2234 Santa Clara Ave

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1539 Central Ave
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1312 Chestnut St

1159 Broadway, Unit 1159

Synergy @ 2019 Shoreline Apartments

1539 Encinal Ave, Unit 9

906 Central Ave, Unit A

1607 Santa Clara Ave

Surfside Palms Apartments

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South Shore

1529 Union St
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1551 Santa Clara Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

Shoreline Apartments

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2019 Shore Line Dr, Unit SI FL2-ID1958

2118 Alameda Ave

1038 Santa Clara Ave

1087 Park Ave

1348 Park St, Unit 1

Santa Clara Apartments

Alameda 2235 LLC
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1429 Grand St #A - 1 bedroom | 1 bathroom

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2126 Lincoln Ave

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61 Purcell Dr
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 | $2,341 | $895 | $2,857 |
| South Shore 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,538 | $1,795 | $3,499 |
| South Shore 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,596 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
| South Shore 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,298 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
| 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 1429 Grand St #A - 1 bedroom | 1 bathroom priced from $2,300. Surfside Palms Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,600. Here are the most affordable South Shore apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1429 Grand St #A - 1 bedroom | 1 bathroom | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Surfside Palms Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,600 |
| Shoreline Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,895 |
| South Shore | The Estuary | 1BR,1BA | $3,224 |
| Synergy @ 2019 Shoreline Apartments | 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $3,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Shore, CA
As of May 22, 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 2BR/1BA Model at Shoreline Apartments starting at $2,895 with a $3.05 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 |
| Shoreline Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Surfside Palms Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| South Shore | The Estuary | 1BR,1BA | $4.19 |
| 1537 Schiller St, Unit Apt B | 1537 Schiller St | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
| 2310 Pacific Ave | 2310 Pacific Ave | Studio ,1BA | $5.47 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Shore Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Shore Apartment is $2,300 at 1429 Grand St #A - 1 bedroom | 1 bathroom.
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 $2,600 at Surfside Palms Apartments.
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