
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,600 (21 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Studio Apartments | $2,851 | $2,708 | $2,999 |
| West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,894 | $1,985 | $3,318 |
| West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,005 | $1,919 | $5,384 |
| West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,167 | $2,814 | $5,509 |
| West End 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,751 | $5,589 | $5,914 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West End Neighborhood of Alameda, CA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at Marine View Apartment Homes priced from $2,095. Summer House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,341. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine View Apartment Homes | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Summer House | B1B | 2BR,1BA | $2,341 |
| Point Alameda | D plan | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
| Bay Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| The Landing at Jack London Square | Coastal | 1BR,1BA | $2,517 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, CA
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $3.91 price per square foot Compass +Office Model at Admirals Cove in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $5,335. The second greatest value West End apartment is the 1813 Saint Charles St Model at 1813 Saint Charles St starting at $3,600 with a $3.60 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admirals Cove | Compass +Office | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.91 |
| 1813 Saint Charles St | 1813 Saint Charles St | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.60 |
| Summer House | C2A | 3BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| The Landing at Jack London Square | Coastal | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| Point Alameda | E plan | 2BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| Aqua Via Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1.5BA | $4.67 |
| Marine View Apartment Homes | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| Ballena Village Apartment Homes | Residence 2B Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $4.72 |
| Bay Vista | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $6.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment is $2,095 at Marine View Apartment Homes.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West End Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West End is starting from $2,349 at Summer House.
What is the most affordable West End Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap West End Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Summer House and starts from $3,156.
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