Cheap Homes for Rent in Alameda County, CA from $600 (78 Rentals)

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property at 34249 Myrtle Ln

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 1

34249 Myrtle Ln

Union CityCA94587
property at 1219 16th St

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1219 16th St, Unit Studio

1219 16th St
OaklandCA94607

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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 5497 Bellevue Cir

$1,200

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5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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5497 Bellevue Cir

DublinCA94568
property at 5776 Sterling St

$1,300

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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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5776 Sterling St, Unit Private #5 3rd FL Right

5776 Sterling St
DublinCA94568

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property at 6925 Snake Rd

$1,400

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$1,400
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

6925 Snake Rd

OaklandCA94611
property at 1207 Wood St

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1207 Wood St

OaklandCA94607

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property at 6115 Old Quarry Loop

$1,550

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$1,550
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Feb 28

6115 Old Quarry Loop, Unit 6115

6115 Old Quarry Loop
OaklandCA94605

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property at 939 26th St

$1,650

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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939 26th St

OaklandCA94607

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Cheapest Available Alameda County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Alameda County, CA is a 6 Beds unit found at 2901 Channing in the UC Berkeley neighborhood priced from $490. 2335 Warring in the UC Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 8 Beds apartment currently listed from $552. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Alameda County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2901 ChanningSecond Floor6BR,3BA$490
2335 WarringSecond Floor8BR,2BA$552
Brookfield Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$779
Sterling HasteSterling Haste B22BR,1BA$789
3228 Adeline5 Bedroom | 1 Bath5BR,1BA$892
Claridge ApartmentsSRO1BR,$915
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950
2715 Dwight6 Bedroom | 4 Bath6BR,4BA$963
Spectra Southside (Student)Single Deluxe - S1BR,1BA$999
2620 Regent4 Bedroom | 3 Bath4BR,3BA$1,007

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alameda County, CA

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alameda County area is the $1.23 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 2606 Harrison St Model at 2606 Harrison St starting at $2,795 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Harrison Street 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$1.23
2606 Harrison St2606 Harrison St2BR,1BA$1.69
2620 Regent5 Bedroom | 3 Bath5BR,3BA$0.98
2606 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 26062606 Martin Luther King Jr Way3BR,1.5BA$2.00
Oakland Heights - 55+ Active Adult ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.55
3228 Adeline2 Bedroom | 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.22
2414 Telegraph3 Bedroom | 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.64
Sunny View Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.00
Brookfield Place1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available at The Telegraph Commons! 2 blocks from UCB!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.65

Frequently Asked Questions about Alameda County

What type of rentals are currently available in Alameda County?

There are currently 12364 Apartments for Rent in Alameda County, CA with pricing that ranges from $695 to $26,722. There are also 709 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alameda County ranging from $670 to $15,000.

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 $670 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,480.

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 $999 to $26,722, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $972.

Expert Rental Resources

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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