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property at 555 Pierce St

$1,600

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555 Pierce St, Unit #1134

555 Pierce St
AlbanyCA94706
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1301 Gilman St
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1301 Gilman St

1301 Gilman StAlbany, CA 94706
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411 Stannage Ave
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411 Stannage Ave

411 Stannage AveAlbany, CA 94706
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1213 San Pablo Ave
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1213 San Pablo Ave

1213 San Pablo AveAlbany, CA 94706
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The Dwight
$1,108 - $5,218
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The Dwight

2121 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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property at 2509 Dana St

$1,700 - $2,400

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2509 Dana St

BerkeleyCA94704

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property at 1932 Haste St

$1,899

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1932 Haste St

BerkeleyCA94704

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2122 Dwight Way
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$1,995 - $2,199
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2122 Dwight Way

2122 Dwight WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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Hillside Village
$2,020 - $6,900
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Hillside Village

1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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Cheapest Available Albany Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Albany, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Collab@Oxford in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood priced from $472. 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 Albany apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Collab@Oxford2X12BR,1BA$472
FOUND Study Southside Berkeley4x2 - Double - Berkeley 26-274BR,2BA$845
1770 La LomaThird Floor1BR,1BA$850
HeliosHelios - Bed rental - Shared Double 2026 - 2027...1BR,1BA$950
The Lair3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$992
RUMI at King2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,062
Wesley House0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
The Den3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1,350
Aquatic @ U0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,397
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,398

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albany, CA

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Albany area is the $2.83 price per square foot 1337 Cornell Ave Model at 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Albany apartment is the 3 BR x 2 BA Model at 1201 Liberty Apartments starting at $3,250 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Albany apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit1337 Cornell Ave2BR,1BA$2.83
1201 Liberty Apartments3 BR x 2 BA3BR,2BA$2.95
RUMI at King2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.12
ArtHaus DwightD14BR,2BA$1.88
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.94
1233 S 56th St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.56
Collab@Oxford3X23BR,2BA$0.80
1467 Russell St1467 Russell St1BR,1BA$2.63
FOUND Study Downtown BerkeleyA2 (1 Bed/1 Bath)1BR,1BA$2.95
Telegraph Commons1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.82

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Albany Overview

Just 20 minutes outside of San Francisco sits the city of Albany, California. Full of life and beauty, this city has plenty to do. Many potential renters who are seeking apartments in Albany want a thorough understanding of the areas, school, nightlife, and more. Rich in history, you will find various landmarks, amazing vacation spots, and breathtaking weather. Here is everything a renter needs to know about the city before looking at any Albany apartments. 

Why live in Albany, CA?

Albany is unique, with a highly diverse economic and cultural population, it has an infectious atmosphere that's hard to shake. As a suburb of Oakland, they have excellent public schools and many private schools to choose from. It has also been ranked as one of the top 5 suburban cities to live in California. This ranking is based on public schools, weather, nightlife, family friendliness, diversity, and more. Albany apartments are close to many bars and restaurants, allowing residents to walk to and from their destination with ease. 

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Albany Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Albany?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Albany is at Wesley House listed at $1,095.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Albany Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Albany Apartment is $850 at 1770 La Loma.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Albany Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Albany is starting from $472 at Collab@Oxford.

What is the most affordable Albany Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Albany Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Collab@Oxford and starts from $612.

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