Cheap Homes for Rent in Alameda County, CA from $900 (64 Rentals)

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property at 1234 Union St

$900

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1234 Union St

OaklandCA94607
property at 6901 Sunkist Dr

$1,150 - $3,333

Studio To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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6901 Sunkist Dr

OaklandCA94605
property at 1555 D St

$1,200

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$1,200
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1555 D St

HaywardCA94541
property at 5497 Bellevue Cir

$1,200

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$1,200
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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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5497 Bellevue Cir

DublinCA94568

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property at 5776 Sterling St

$1,300 - $1,800

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$1,300 - $1,800
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5776 Sterling St

DublinCA94568
property at 684 Apgar St

$1,325 - $1,650

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$1,325 - $1,650
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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684 Apgar St

OaklandCA94609
property at 6377 Ebensburg Lane

$1,385

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6377 Ebensburg Lane

DublinCA94568

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property at 1934 Stuart St

$1,600

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1934 Stuart St

BerkeleyCA94703

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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 Brookfield Place in the Laqua Manor neighborhood priced from $779. FOUND Study Southside Berkeley in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alameda County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookfield Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$779
FOUND Study Southside Berkeley4x2 - Double - Berkeley 26-274BR,2BA$845
Claridge Hotel LP.SROStudio,1BA$895
Collab@Oxford2X12BR,1BA$949
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950
Casa ZimbabweRidge House Triples1BR,1BA$1,030
The Lair3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1,099
2737 Durant Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,125
La PeraltaSRO with BathStudio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda County, CA

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alameda County area is the $1.36 price per square foot 1910 Union St Model at 1910 Union St, Unit 3bd 2bath 2 multi use in the in the Bronze Coast neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Alameda County apartment is the Loft 4 Model at 1080 Lofts starting at $2,355 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Fruitvale Station 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.
1910 Union St, Unit 3bd 2bath 2 multi use1910 Union St3BR,2BA$1.36
1080 LoftsLoft 4Studio ,1BA$1.31
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
The Lair3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$0.81
2737 Durant Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$0.95
Collab@Oxford3X23BR,2BA$1.62
2401 Park Blvd unit 3a, Unit Park Blvd2401 Park Blvd unit 3a3BR,1.5BA$1.12
Vanguard Apartments1bed,1bath1BR,1BA$1.60
Brookfield Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.23

Frequently Asked Questions about Alameda County

What type of rentals are currently available in Alameda County?

There are currently 12337 Apartments for Rent in Alameda County, CA with pricing that ranges from $400 to $259,501. There are also 586 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alameda County ranging from $900 to $12,195.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Alameda County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Alameda County ranges from $900 to $12,195 with an average monthly rent of $4,715.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Alameda County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Alameda County range from $400 to $8,865, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $8,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $845.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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