Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Albany Neighborhood of Albany, CA from $612 (54 Rentals)

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1301 Gilman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1301 Gilman St

1301 Gilman StAlbany, CA 94706
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411 Stannage Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

411 Stannage Ave

411 Stannage AveAlbany, CA 94706
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1213 San Pablo Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1213 San Pablo Ave

1213 San Pablo AveAlbany, CA 94706
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986 Kains Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

986 Kains Ave

986 Kains AveAlbany, CA 94706

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Hillside Village
$2,156 - $2,581
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Hillside Village

1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1849 Cedar St, Unit D
$2,800
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$2,800
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 18

1849 Cedar St, Unit D

1849 Cedar StBerkeley, CA 94703

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1422 6th St
$3,250
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1422 6th St

1422 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1456 Hopkins St

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Collab@Oxford
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Collab@Oxford

1773 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1613 6th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1613 6th St

1613 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1725 Oxford St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1725 Oxford St

1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2125 Hearst Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2125 Hearst Ave

2125 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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2119 Hearst Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2119 Hearst Ave

2119 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1385 Shattuck Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1385 Shattuck Ave

1385 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1634 Oxford St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1634 Oxford St

1634 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709

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2117 Rose St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2117 Rose St

2117 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Margaret Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Margaret Hall

1717 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1818 Walnut St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1818 Walnut St

1818 Walnut StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Hopkins Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hopkins Park Apartments

1260-1290 Hopkins StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1635 Francisco St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1635 Francisco St

1635 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1514 Walnut St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1514 Walnut St

1514 Walnut StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1822 Francisco St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1822 Francisco St

1822 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1622 Milvia St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1622 Milvia St

1622 Milvia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1704 Francisco St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1704 Francisco St

1704 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1650 Oxford St
Studio to 6 Bedroom Apartments

1650 Oxford St

1650 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1910 Berryman Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1910 Berryman Street

1910 Berryman StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2025 Francisco St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2025 Francisco St.

2025 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1588 Henry St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1588 Henry St

1588 Henry StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1516Henry
2 Bedroom Apartments

1516Henry

1516 Henry StBerkeley, CA 94709

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West Albany, Albany, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Albany Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Albany area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 1801 Milvia Street priced from $795. 1803 Oxford St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable West Albany apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1801 Milvia Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$795
1803 Oxford St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
Catalyst1BR IBA1BR,1BA$1,798
MB Apartments1 bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,850
University ParkS1Studio,1BA$2,100
1385 Shattuck Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,145
Hillside VillageB12BR,1BA$2,201
The Gourmet Walk Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,249
Margaret Hall0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Albany, CA

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Albany area is the $3.52 price per square foot 1 Model at 420 Cornell Ave in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $7,750. The second greatest value West Albany apartment is the 1422 6th St Model at 1422 6th St starting at $3,250 with a $3.82 price per square foot in the University Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Albany apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
420 Cornell Ave14BR,3.5BA$3.52
1422 6th St1422 6th St2BR,1BA$3.82
Metro 5101A1BR,1BA$3.39
1516Henry2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.53
986 Kains Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$3.37
1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 21668 Shattuck Ave2BR,1BA$3.01
MB Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.33
Hillside VillageB12BR,1BA$3.05
Margaret Hall0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$3.83
Catalyst1BR IBA1BR,1BA$3.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Albany Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Albany?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Albany is at 1801 Milvia Street listed at $795.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Albany Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Albany Apartment is $1,295 at 1801 Milvia Street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Albany Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Albany is starting from $2,158 at Catalyst.

What is the most affordable West Albany Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Albany Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Catalyst and starts from $2,493.

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