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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mark Twain Homes

3525 Lyon AveOakland, CA 94601
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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 Telegraph Arts in the Pill Hill neighborhood priced from $375. SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alameda County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Telegraph ArtsB31BR,1BA$375
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$600
MacArthur StudioStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$743
The Lair3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$775
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$811
Claridge Hotel LLC.Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$815
2375 Fruitvale AveSRO1BR,$900
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda County, CA

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alameda County area is the $1.57 price per square foot 1363 93rd Ave Model at 1363 93rd Ave, Unit A. in the in the Arroyo Viejo neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Alameda County apartment is the Live/Work lofts Model at Vulcan Lofts starting at $2,050 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the St. Elizabeth 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.
1363 93rd Ave, Unit A.1363 93rd Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.57
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
Historic-Charming Apartment Steps from the South Side of Campus6 Bedroom | 3 Bath6BR,3BA$1.07
The Laureate3 Beds, 2.5 Baths3BR,2.5BA$1.43
The Lair2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.74
Brookfield Place3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.06
2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 23422342 Hilgard Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
FOUND Study Downtown BerkeleyB2 (2 bed/1 bath)2BR,1BA$1.36
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43

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 MacArthur Studio listed at $743.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alameda County Apartment is $375 at Telegraph Arts.

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 $775 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 $775.

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