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2909 King St

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Albany, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Albany Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Albany, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood priced from $600. The Lair in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Albany apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$600
The Lair3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$775
HeliosShared Double1BR,1BA$950
Spectra Southside (Student)Single1BR,1BA$999
Student | Identity Logan ParkSelect 143BR,3BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Albany, CA

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Albany area is the $2.27 price per square foot 1604 Northshore Dr Model at 1604 Northshore Dr in the in the Cortez neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Albany apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Lair starting at $775 with a $0.74 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.
1604 Northshore Dr1604 Northshore Dr2BR,3BA$2.27
The Lair2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.74
1622 Oxford St, Unit 5W1622 Oxford St1BR,1BA$1.79
2342 Hilgard Ave, Unit 23422342 Hilgard Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
FOUND Study Downtown BerkeleyB2 (2 bed/1 bath)2BR,1BA$1.36
K Street Flats2BD, 1BTH J2BR,1BA$2.53
FOUND Study Southside Berkeley2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.28
Casa ZimbabweCasa Zimbabwe Triples1BR,1BA$2.32
SHARED & PRIVATE Dorm Style Units Available1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43
Rise at Berkeley0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Albany

What type of rentals are currently available in Albany?

There are currently 1970 Apartments for Rent in Albany, CA with pricing that ranges from $550 to $14,290. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Albany ranging from $1,100 to $11,500.

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 $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,459.

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 $8,795, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,200 to $6,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,400.

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