Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Alameda, CA from $1,600 (21 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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Bay Vista
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Vista

470 Central AveAlameda, CA 94501

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Marine View Apartment Homes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,095
Summer HouseB1B2BR,1BA$2,341
Point AlamedaD plan1BR,1BA$2,450
Bay Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,500
The Landing at Jack London SquareCoastal1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Admirals CoveCompass +Office2BR,2.5BA$3.91
1813 Saint Charles St1813 Saint Charles St3BR,1.5BA$3.60
Summer HouseC2A3BR,2BA$3.16
The Landing at Jack London SquareCoastal1BR,1BA$3.21
Point AlamedaE plan2BR,1BA$3.53
Aqua Via ApartmentsA11BR,1.5BA$4.67
Marine View Apartment Homes1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.13
Ballena Village Apartment HomesResidence 2B Luxury1BR,1BA$4.72
Bay Vista1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$6.25

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West End, Alameda, CA

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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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