Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Alameda Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $700 (118 Rentals)

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434 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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935 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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988 18th 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 Studio unit found at Nook on Valdez priced from $1,150. La Peralta has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable West Alameda apartments for rent in Alameda, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN AStudio,1BA$1,150
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,195
ArtHaus BrushFloor Plan B Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,318
Electric LoftsStudio K & LStudio,1BA$1,325
ArtHaus MandelaFloor Plan D Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,348
Oak VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,358
ArtHaus NinthFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,363
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,400
ArtHaus OakbrookFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,448
1900 BroadwayCo-Living LT-02 Bedroom 14BR,2BA$1,473

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Alameda, CA

As of March 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Alameda area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2606 Harrison St Model at 2606 Harrison St in the in the Harrison Street neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value West Alameda apartment is the Loft C Model at 5th Street Lofts starting at $2,735 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the West Oakland 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.
2606 Harrison St2606 Harrison St2BR,1BA$1.69
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio ,1BA$2.03
731 Willow St731 Willow St4BR,2BA$2.40
1231 E 19th St, Unit E. 19th St.1231 E 19th St2BR,1BA$1.88
473 Newton Ave473 Newton Ave2BR,1BA$1.36
152 International Boulevard, Unit B152 International Boulevard1BR,1BA$2.20
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio ,1BA$2.17
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
2554 E 16th StreetFloor Plan C 2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$2.50
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33

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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 $1,473.

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

The cheapest apartment in West Alameda is 1929 26th Avenue which is listed at $1,495, while the average apartment in West Alameda costs $4,901.

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 $375 which is $4,526 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Alameda.

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