Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,600 (11 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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Surfside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Surfside

434 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501

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Point Alameda
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Point Alameda

1380 ballena BlvdAlameda, CA 94501
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West End, Alameda, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Surfside priced from $2,121. Aero has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,165. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Surfside1 Bed 1 Bath A31BR,1BA$2,121
AeroS2Studio,1BA$2,165
Villa Marina Apartments1 BR1BR,1BA$2,195
RICA VISTA1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,220
Point AlamedaB plan1BR,1BA$2,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, CA

As of October 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $2.07 price per square foot 1525 8th St Model at 1525 8th St, Unit 1525 in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value West End apartment is the Compass +Office Model at Admirals Cove starting at $4,646 with a $3.40 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1525 8th St, Unit 15251525 8th St3BR,1.5BA$2.07
Admirals CoveCompass +Office2BR,2.5BA$3.40
Aqua Via ApartmentsA31BR,1.5BA$3.00
Summer HouseC2A3BR,2BA$3.30
Garden Court Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded2BR,1BA$3.22
The Landing at Jack London SquareCoastal1BR,1BA$2.98
450 Buena Vista2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.28
1551 Saint Charles St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.29
RICA VISTA1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.17
Surfside1 Bed 1 Bath A31BR,1BA$3.66

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West End, Alameda, CA

Ranked #3

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West End?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West End is under $2,396.

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

The cheapest apartment in West End is Surfside which is listed at $2,121, while the average apartment in West End costs $4,848.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West End?

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 4 regular apartments in West End 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 End?

Cheap apartments in West End have an average cost of $195 which is $4,653 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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