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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Albany Neighborhood of Albany, CA from $1,400 (7 Rentals)
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2028 Bancroft WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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6410 Schmidt LnEl Cerrito, CA 94530
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Downtown Albany, Albany, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Albany?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Albany Studio Apartments | $2,898 | $2,406 | $5,006 |
| Downtown Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,040 | $1,673 | $4,000 |
| Downtown Albany 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,548 | $1,665 | $6,773 |
| Downtown Albany 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,205 | $1,475 | $6,785 |
| Downtown Albany 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,028 | $1,400 | $3,700 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Albany Neighborhood of Albany, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Albany Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Albany area of San Francisco, CA is a 5 Beds unit found at Bosco priced from $1,408. The Village at Town Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,210. Here are the most affordable Downtown Albany apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosco | Unit 401 | 5BR,3BA | $1,408 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Hamlet | 1BR,1BA | $2,210 |
| URSA Berkeley | ALPHA | Studio,1BA | $2,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Albany, CA
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Albany area is the $2.90 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft Model at Bosco in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $3,717. The second greatest value Downtown Albany apartment is the 3340 Belmont Ave Model at 3340 Belmont Ave, Unit A starting at $2,350 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Albany apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bosco | 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| 3340 Belmont Ave, Unit A | 3340 Belmont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| 1122U | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath w Den | 1BR,1BA | $4.19 |
| Aquatic Fourth Street | A1- 1D | 1BR,1BA | $4.23 |
| 5607 El Dorado Ave | 5607 El Dorado Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| The Village at Town Center | The Enzo | 1BR,1BA | $4.12 |
| Hillside Village | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $6.58 |
| URSA Berkeley | ALPHA | Studio ,1BA | $6.88 |
| B28 | SA | Studio ,1BA | $7.97 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Albany Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Albany?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Albany is under $3,428.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Albany?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Albany is The Village at Town Center which is listed at $2,210, while the average apartment in Downtown Albany costs $4,470.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Albany?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 30 regular apartments in Downtown Albany that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Albany?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Albany have an average cost of $1,201 which is $3,269 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Albany.
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