Cheap Homes for Rent in Alameda County, CA from $700 (59 Rentals)

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property at 2531 Benvenue Ave

$890

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$890
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$890

1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

2531 Benvenue Ave

BerkeleyCA94704
property at 6901 Sunkist Dr

$1,150 - $3,333

Studio To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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6901 Sunkist Dr

OaklandCA94605

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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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$1,300 - $1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 27

5776 Sterling St

DublinCA94568

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property at 1596 Tucker St

$1,400

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$1,400
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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1596 Tucker St

OaklandCA94603
property at 949 62nd St

$1,450

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$1,450
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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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949 62nd St, Unit Middle Bedroom

949 62nd St
OaklandCA94608

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property at 555 Pierce St

$1,600

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$1,600
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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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555 Pierce St, Unit #1134

555 Pierce St
AlbanyCA94706
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 4 Beds unit found at FOUND Study Southside Berkeley in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood priced from $845. Claridge Hotel LP. in the West Oakland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alameda County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
FOUND Study Southside Berkeley4x2 - Double - Berkeley 26-274BR,2BA$845
Claridge Hotel LP.SROStudio,$895
HeliosSummer short term - Bed rental - Shared Double1BR,1BA$950
Northgate TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Secure Your Dream Home at RUMI – Fully Furnished Units with Stunning Views!2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,062
The Lair2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,081
Wesley House0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
2737 Durant Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,125
2731 Durant Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195
ArtHaus NorthgateFloor Plan A Studio 1BAStudio,1BA$1,228

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda County, CA

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alameda County area is the $1.36 price per square foot Loft 4 Model at 1080 Lofts in the in the Fruitvale Station neighborhood starting from $2,455. 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.
1080 LoftsLoft 4Studio ,1BA$1.36
Vulcan LoftsLive/Work loftsStudio ,1BA$1.23
1050-1066 47th Ave1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.82
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
The Den1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.80
2934 Ford St, Unit Ford Street Studios 12934 Ford St1BR,1BA$1.16
2737 Durant Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.68
Secure Your Dream Home at RUMI – Fully Furnished Units with Stunning Views!2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.12
The Lair2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.16
1600 Edith St, Unit A1600 Edith St3BR,1BA$1.74

Frequently Asked Questions about Alameda County

What type of rentals are currently available in Alameda County?

There are currently 12336 Apartments for Rent in Alameda County, CA with pricing that ranges from $674 to $259,501. There are also 578 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alameda County ranging from $735 to $18,000.

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 $735 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,712.

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 $810 to $12,719, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,115 to $8,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,895 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $845.

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