621 Central Ave
AlamedaCA94501
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,600 (21 Rentals)
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Garden Court Apartments
557-559 Buena Vista AveAlameda, CA 94501
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from $1,995Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 19
450 Buena Vista
430-450 Buena Vista AveAlameda, CA 94501
1401 Sherman St
AlamedaCA94501
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Summer House
1826 Poggi StAlameda, CA 94501
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Surfside
434 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Villa Marina Apartments
550 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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RICA VISTA
1825 Poggi StAlameda, CA 94501
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DEL CORONADO
544 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501
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917 Santa Clara Ave, Unit B
917 Santa Clara AveAlameda, CA 94501
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Residences at Lake Merritt
1940 Webster StOakland, CA 94612
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Portico Waterfront
37 8th AveOakland, CA 94606
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Atlas
385 14th StOakland, CA 94612
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West End, Alameda, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Studio Apartments | $2,608 | $1,998 | $4,745 |
| West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,976 | $1,800 | $4,902 |
| West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,868 | $2,120 | $7,900 |
| West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,512 | $2,824 | $6,205 |
| West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,810 | $3,792 | $5,334 |
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Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Residences at Lake Merritt priced from $2,027. Summer House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,087. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1C | Studio,1BA | $2,027 |
| Summer House | B1D | 2BR,1BA | $2,087 |
| Surfside | 1 Bed 1 Bath A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2,121 |
| Portico Waterfront | S9 | Studio,1BA | $2,127 |
| Point Alameda | A plan | Studio,1BA | $2,163 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, CA
As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $3.05 price per square foot Latitude Model at Admirals Cove in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $4,773. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 1547 Sherman St Model at 1547 Sherman St, Unit A starting at $4,000 with a $2.67 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Admirals Cove | Latitude | 4BR,2.5BA | $3.05 |
| 1547 Sherman St, Unit A | 1547 Sherman St | 4BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| Summer House | C2A | 3BR,2BA | $3.04 |
| DEL CORONADO | 1 Bed/ 1.0 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.87 |
| Aqua Via Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.87 |
| RICA VISTA | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Villa Marina Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| 1542 6th St, Unit 3 | 1542 6th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| Point Alameda | A plan | Studio ,1BA | $3.74 |
| Residences at Lake Merritt | Studio E1C | Studio ,1BA | $3.86 |
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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 $2,248.
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 $4,898.
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 38 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 $890 which is $4,008 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West End.
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