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150 4th StOakland, CA 94607
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Cheapest Available Alameda County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alameda County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fourth Street East in the Laney neighborhood priced from $276. 1801 Milvia Street in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alameda County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fourth Street EastThe Franklin1BR,1BA$276
1801 Milvia Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$795
Wesley House5BR/2.0BA5BR,2BA$795
1770 La LomaThird Floor1BR,1BA$850
The Lair3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$850
2430 Prospect7 Bedroom | 3 Bath7BR,3BA$878
Claridge Hotel LP.SROStudio,$895
2425 ProspectThird Floor A1BR,1BA$900
12 Panoramic3 Bedroom | 1 Bath B3BR,1BA$911
RUMI at King3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda County, CA

As of September 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alameda County area is the $0.89 price per square foot Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts in the in the St. Elizabeth neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Alameda County apartment is the 4 Bedroom | 3 Bath Model at 2710 College starting at $2,030 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alameda County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$0.89
2710 College4 Bedroom | 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1.12
2504 Dana StSingle Bedroom Furnished1BR,1BA$0.85
Pique Berkeley4BR/4BA - D24BR,4BA$1.09
1611 103rd Ave, Unit One1611 103rd Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
2620 Regent5 Bedroom | 3 Bath5BR,3BA$1.06
3228 Adeline5 Bedroom | 1 Bath5BR,1BA$1.00
2618 College5 Bedroom | 2 Bath5BR,2BA$1.08
2737 Durant Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.26
2124 Parker3 Bedroom | 2 Bath A3BR,2BA$1.32

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alameda County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alameda County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alameda County is at 1801 Milvia Street listed at $795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alameda County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alameda County Apartment is $276 at Fourth Street East.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alameda County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alameda County is starting from $963 at The Lair.

What is the most affordable Alameda County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alameda County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Lair and starts from $850.

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