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Albany, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Albany Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Albany, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Lair in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood priced from $775. SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Albany apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lair3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$775
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 143BR,3BA$849
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950
The Den0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albany, CA and Nearby

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Albany area is the $0.95 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Lair in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Albany apartment is the 1622 Oxford St Model at 1622 Oxford St, Unit 5W starting at $1,795 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley 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.
The Lair2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.95
1622 Oxford St, Unit 5W1622 Oxford St1BR,1BA$1.79
1201 Liberty Apartments3 BR x 1 BA3BR,1BA$2.85
The Village at Town CenterThe Colony2BR,2BA$2.84
2232 Blake Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.22
1401 Liberty St2 bedroom2BR,1BA$2.82
1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 21668 Shattuck Ave2BR,1BA$3.01
1176 University0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.99
Casa ZimbabweCasa Zimbabwe Triples1BR,1BA$2.32
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Albany

What type of rentals are currently available in Albany?

There are currently 1981 Apartments for Rent in Albany, CA with pricing that ranges from $775 to $14,290. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Albany ranging from $1,100 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Albany?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Albany ranges from $1,100 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,437.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Albany?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Albany range from $775 to $9,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,195 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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