Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Alameda Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $700 (89 Rentals)

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Santa Clara Apartments
Studio Apartments

Santa Clara Apartments

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

Park Regent

2110 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501

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Claridge Hotel LLC.
Studio Apartments

Claridge Hotel LLC.

634 15th StOakland, CA 94612
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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 Studio unit found at Claridge Hotel LLC. priced from $815. Common Jefferson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable West Alameda apartments for rent in Alameda, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
Common JeffersonPrivate Furnished Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,045
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,195
Hillcastle ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 24BR,2BA$1,270
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN BStudio,1BA$1,295
Electric LoftsStudio A & BStudio,1BA$1,352
ArtHaus BrushCStudio,1BA$1,376
Raymond Investments LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,395
ArtHaus Jack LondonG1Studio,1BA$1,428

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Alameda, CA

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Alameda area is the $1.30 price per square foot intcommr Model at 2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studios in the in the Merritt neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value West Alameda apartment is the 1465 1st Ave Model at 1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A starting at $2,895 with a $1.81 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.
2044 International Blvd - Sunny Studiosintcommr1BR,1BA$1.30
1465 1st Ave, Unit 1469A1465 1st Ave3BR,1BA$1.81
2031 Linden St, Unit Upstairs2031 Linden St4BR,2BA$2.33
1301 Adeline St, Unit LWR1301 Adeline St4BR,4BA$2.40
1622 center st, Unit 1622 #11622 center st3BR,2BA$2.35
5th Street LoftsLoft AStudio ,1BA$2.34
2445 Telegraph Ave, Unit Apt 2042445 Telegraph Ave2BR,2BA$2.37
1080 LoftsLoft 2Studio ,1BA$2.07
The Chase Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.39
2132 19th Ave, Unit B2132 19th Ave2BR,1BA$2.35

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West Alameda, Alameda, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Alameda, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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!

Getting Around the West Alameda Neighborhood in Alameda, CA

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

77 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,428.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Alameda is Common Jefferson which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in West Alameda costs $3,889.

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 67 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 $232 which is $3,657 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Alameda.

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