Cheap Homes for Rent in Alameda County, CA from $885 (46 Rentals)

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property at 559 Cherry Way
$970

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Base Rent$970

Total Monthly Price$970
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

559 Cherry Way

CherrylandCA94541
property at 6901 Sunkist Dr
$1,150 - $3,333
Studio To 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent
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Furnished

6901 Sunkist Dr

OaklandCA94605
property at 1637 85th Ave
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1637 85th Ave

OaklandCA94621

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property at 1780 Boxcar Cir
$1,350

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Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Townhome for Rent
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1780 Boxcar Cir

OaklandCA94607
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property at 5918 Martin Luther King Jr Way
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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property at 5497 Bellevue Cir
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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5497 Bellevue Cir

DublinCA94568
property at 41685 Gifford St
$1,400

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Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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41685 Gifford St

FremontCA94538

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property at 2776 Sydney Way
$1,650

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Base Rent$1,650

Total Monthly Price$1,650
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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Furnished

2776 Sydney Way

Castro ValleyCA94546
property at 5580 Vallejo St
$1,695
Studio, 1 Bath Rentals
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5580 Vallejo St
OaklandCA94608
property at 1009 E 22nd St
$1,695
1 Bedroom Rentals
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1009 E 22nd St

OaklandCA94606
property at 6115 Old Quarry Loop
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 4
Furnished

6115 Old Quarry Loop, Unit 6115

6115 Old Quarry Loop
OaklandCA94605
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property at 2658 23rd Ave
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent
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Furnished

2658 23rd Ave, Unit Bedroom 1

2658 23rd Ave
OaklandCA94606

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property at 2751 Cortez Ct
$1,800

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

2751 Cortez Ct

Castro ValleyCA94546
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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 Alameda County

What type of rentals are currently available in Alameda County?

There are currently 12315 Apartments for Rent in Alameda County, CA with pricing that ranges from $276 to $23,011. There are also 569 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alameda County ranging from $885 to $25,000.

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 $885 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,585.

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 $850 to $10,284, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $845.

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