
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Albany, CA from $900 (49 Rentals)


1639 Josephine St

Wesley House

2627 Virginia St

Rise at Berkeley

Aquatic @ U

2425 Fulton St

California Apartments

2000 Durant Ave
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UC Studios

1609 Stuart St

2325 Channing Way

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Mayfair Station

Americana Apartments

2548 Virginia St

2214 Channing Way, Unit 1
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2214 Channing Way, Unit 1

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Cerrito Vista

2333 Channing Way

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The U at California

2317 Hearst Ave

Total Monthly Price
Aquatic Higby

Blake at Berkeley
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The Overture

2510 Bancroft Way

TheShattuck

Total Monthly Price
1122U

2008 Shattuck Ave.

Sterling Haste

Durant Park Apartment

1176 University

2813 Shattuck Ave
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2331 Sacramento St

1951 Chestnut St

2322 Haste St

2218 Haste St

Shattuck Studios

Durant CAL Apartments

2319 Shattuck Ave.

2122 Dwight Way

2119 Hearst Ave
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1725 Oxford St

2309 Blake

Harriett Tubman Terrace

Margaret Hall
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Albany?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Studio Apartments | $2,579 | $900 | $5,226 |
| Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,630 | $765 | $9,119 |
| Albany 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,037 | $748 | $10,000+ |
| Albany 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,416 | $810 | $8,850 |
| Albany 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,908 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Albany 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,375 | $1,305 | $10,000+ |
| Albany 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,160 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
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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 Rise at Berkeley listed at $1,237.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Albany Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Albany Apartment is $1,237 at Rise at Berkeley.
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 $1,237 at Rise at Berkeley.
What is the most affordable Albany Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Albany Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rise at Berkeley and starts from $1,237.
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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