
Studio Apartments for Rent in Albany, CA (252 Rentals)


The Village at Town Center

2510 Bancroft Way
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1122U

2500 Durant Avenue

Hillside Village

Ace Berkeley

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The U at California

Allston Place Apartments

Blake at Berkeley

Collab@Oxford

1930 Channing Way
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Rise at Berkeley

2319 Shattuck Ave.

1725 Oxford St

University Park

Cerrito Vista Apartments

1509 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 1509.5

2640 Shattuck Ave.
Albany, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Albany?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Albany Studio Apartments | $2,503 | $1,297 | $4,929 |
Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,677 | $795 | $5,090 |
Albany 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,386 | $800 | $7,607 |
Albany 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,035 | $849 | $9,300 |
Albany 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,952 | $1,201 | $10,000+ |
Albany 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,593 | $1,045 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available Albany Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in Albany, CA is found at 1176 University in the University Village neighborhood and is 750 square feet priced from $1,495. Parker in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 683 square feet and currently listed start at $3,040. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Albany:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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1176 University | 0BR/1.0BA | 750 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
Parker | Studio | 683 Sq Ft | $3,040 |
Cerrito Vista Apartments | 2B - Live Work Studio | 628 Sq Ft | $2,386 |
Ace Berkeley | Studio - Double - S4 | 591 Sq Ft | $3,500 |
2412 Ellsworth St. | Studio, 1 Bathroom | 536 Sq Ft | $1,995 |
Addison | S1 | 517 Sq Ft | $3,102 |
The Dwight | A | 504 Sq Ft | $2,645 |
2000 Durant Ave | Studio, 1 bath | 500 Sq Ft | $1,875 |
Allston Place Apartments | Studio Loft | 444 Sq Ft | $3,550 |
Cheapest Available Albany Studio Apartments
As of June 29, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Albany, CA is the 0BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,297 at Rise at Berkeley in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. The second most affordable Albany Studio is the 0BR/1.0BA Model at Aquatic @ U starting at $1,397 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Albany is currently $2,503. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Albany:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Rise at Berkeley | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,297 |
Aquatic @ U | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,397 |
1176 University | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,495 |
Hub Bancroft | Studio D | $1,589 |
Poets Place Apartment | Apartments | $1,640 |
Durant CAL Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | $1,795 |
1725 Oxford St | Studio | $1,800 |
2000 Durant Ave | Studio, 1 bath | $1,875 |
2319 Shattuck Ave. | Studio | $1,900 |
Americana Apartments | Studio | $1,900 |
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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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Getting Around Albany, CA
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
95 / 100
Biker's Paradise
Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Albany Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Albany with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Albany is at Rise at Berkeley listed at $1,297.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Albany Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Albany is $2,503.
What is the largest available Studio Albany Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Albany is a 750 square feet unit starting from $1,495 at 1176 University.
What is the average size for Albany Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Albany is currently 388 sq ft.
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