Cheap Homes for Rent in West Alameda Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $600 (33 Rentals)

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property at 522 25th St

$1,995

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$1,995

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$1,995

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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522 25th St

OaklandCA94612
property at 832 7th Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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832 7th Ave

OaklandCA94606

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property at 555 10th St

$2,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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555 10th 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 Claridge Hotel LP. priced from $895. Northgate Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable West Alameda apartments for rent in Alameda, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Claridge Hotel LP.SROStudio,$895
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,245
3201 Beaumont Ave.0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,280
The Alician Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,350
Nook on ValdezFLOOR PLAN EStudio,1BA$1,350
Raymond Investments LLC.StudioStudio,1BA$1,395
ArtHaus MandelaFloor Plan C Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,398

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Alameda, CA

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Alameda area is the $1.36 price per square foot Loft 4 Model at 1080 Lofts in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $2,455. The second greatest value West Alameda apartment is the Loft C Model at 5th Street Lofts starting at $2,865 with a $2.12 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.
1080 LoftsLoft 4Studio ,1BA$1.36
5th Street LoftsLoft CStudio ,1BA$2.12
866 Pine St, Unit B866 Pine St4BR,1.5BA$2.56
LESTER COURT, LLC3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$2.41
2934 Ford St, Unit Ford Street Studios 12934 Ford St1BR,1BA$1.16
Exchange StudiosFlat AStudio ,1BA$2.49
Fountainbleau Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.41
Alice Court1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.33
The Chase Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.35
850 6th Ave, Unit B850 6th Ave1BR,1BA$2.23

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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West Alameda, Alameda, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Alameda

What type of rentals are currently available in West Alameda?

There are currently 2953 Apartments for Rent in West Alameda, CA with pricing that ranges from $895 to $19,651. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West Alameda ranging from $660 to $10,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West Alameda?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West Alameda ranges from $660 to $10,995 with an average monthly rent of $4,018.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West Alameda?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West Alameda range from $2,095 to $11,715, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,115 to $5,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,355.

Expert Rental Resources

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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