Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Alameda Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $301 (189 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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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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Surfside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Surfside

434 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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2217 Otis Drive
1 Bedroom Apartments

2217 Otis Drive

2217 Otis DrAlameda, CA 94501
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Point Alameda
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Point Alameda

1380 ballena BlvdAlameda, CA 94501
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Fourth Street East
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$286 - $4,591

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Base Rent$286 - $4,591
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fourth Street East

150 4th StOakland, CA 94607
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property at 1780 Boxcar Cir
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350
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3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1780 Boxcar Cir

OaklandCA94607
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1900 Broadway
$1,762 - $10,057

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Base Rent$1,762 - $10,057
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Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1900 Broadway

1950 BroadwayOakland, CA 94612
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property at 2658 23rd Ave
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800
Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent
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2658 23rd Ave, Unit Bedroom 1

2658 23rd Ave
OaklandCA94606
property at 321 Athol Ave
$1,881
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321 Athol Ave
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property at 626 8th St
$1,895
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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626 8th St, Unit #3

626 8th St
OaklandCA94607
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West Alameda, Alameda, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Alameda Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Alameda area of Alameda, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fourth Street East priced from $286. Claridge Hotel LP. has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable West Alameda apartments for rent in Alameda, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fourth Street EastThe Franklin1BR,1BA$286
Claridge Hotel LP.SROStudio,$895
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Electric LoftsStudio H AFFStudio,1BA$1,305
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,395
Oak VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,398
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN BStudio,1BA$1,435
val14150BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,459
14th Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,500
Linden HausFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,523

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Alameda, CA

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Alameda area is the $2.43 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms Model at Mason at Hive in the in the Ralph Bunche neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value West Alameda apartment is the 2 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 2208 Lakeshore Ave starting at $2,895 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Laney neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Alameda apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mason at Hive3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms3BR,3BA$2.43
2208 Lakeshore Ave2 Beds, 2 Baths2BR,2BA$2.63
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio ,1BA$2.62
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
443 Lee St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.64
1773 28th Ave, Unit #17751773 28th Ave1BR,1BA$1.78
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.46
59 10th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.49
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
937 International Blvd2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.47

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including West Alameda, Alameda, and the greater Alameda area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Alameda Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West Alameda?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Alameda is under $1,523.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Alameda?

The cheapest apartment in West Alameda is Fourth Street East which is listed at $286, while the average apartment in West Alameda costs $3,117.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Alameda?

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 40 regular apartments in West Alameda 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 West Alameda?

Cheap apartments in West Alameda have an average cost of $748 which is $2,369 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Alameda.

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