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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Albany Neighborhood of Albany, CA from $600 (49 Rentals)
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1153-1153 Marin Ave
AlbanyCA94706
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1301 Gilman St
1301 Gilman StAlbany, CA 94706
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411 Stannage Ave
411 Stannage AveAlbany, CA 94706
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1213 San Pablo Ave
1213 San Pablo AveAlbany, CA 94706
1209 Marin Ave
AlbanyCA94706
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Peterson House Apartments
1124 Talbot AveAlbany, CA 94706
1213 San Pablo Ave
BerkeleyCA94706
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$1,798 - $3,2381 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
BUSD Workforce Housing
1717 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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$1,850 - $2,7001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
MB Apartments
1945 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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$1,900 - $2,795Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1920 Francisco LLC
1928-1920 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94709
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$2,100 - $3,499Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 17
University Park
1709 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
1532 Milvia St
BerkeleyCA94709
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$2,125 - $2,550
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Hillside Village
1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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$2,350
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$2,350
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$2,350
1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2
1668 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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$2,400
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$2,400
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$2,400
2025 Hearst Ave, Unit 4
2025 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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$2,425 - $4,600Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Metro 510
510-512 El Cerrito PlzEl Cerrito, CA 94530
1325 Hopkins St
BerkeleyCA94702
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2025 Francisco St.
2025 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1530 Henry Street
1530 Henry StBerkeley, CA 94709
1305 Delaware St
BerkeleyCA94702
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$3,344 - $7,598Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Modera Berkeley
2119 University AveBerkeley, CA 94704
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$3,400
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$3,400
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1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit
1337 Cornell AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
1613 6th St
1613 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1725 Oxford St
1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2125 Hearst Ave
2125 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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2119 Hearst Ave
2119 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
1385 Shattuck Ave
1385 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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Margaret Hall
1717 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1634 Oxford St
1634 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
1436 Henry St
BerkeleyCA94709
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1 Bedroom Apartments
2117 Rose St
2117 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1818 Walnut St
1818 Walnut StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Hopkins Park Apartments
1260-1290 Hopkins StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1635 Francisco St
1635 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1514 Walnut St
1514 Walnut StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1 Bedroom Apartments
Walnut Apartments
1275 Walnut StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1610 Milvia Street
1610 Milvia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1822 Francisco St
1822 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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2 Bedroom Apartments
1622 Milvia St
1622 Milvia StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Jones Berkeley
1500 San Pablo AveBerkeley, CA 94702
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1704 Francisco St
1704 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94703
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1650 Oxford St
1650 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1910 Berryman Street
1910 Berryman StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2 Bedroom Apartments
1588 Henry St
1588 Henry StBerkeley, CA 94709
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From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
1733 Grant St
1733 Grant StBerkeley, CA 94703
1440 Walnut St
BerkeleyCA94709
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1306 Martin Luther King Jr Way
1306 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94709
1849 Shattuck Ave.
BerkeleyCA94709
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West Albany, Albany, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Albany?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Albany Studio Apartments | $3,120 | $1,725 | $3,815 |
| West Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,841 | $1,228 | $4,515 |
| West Albany 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,078 | $1,265 | $6,115 |
| West Albany 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,547 | $612 | $7,385 |
| West Albany 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,219 | $5,950 | $6,554 |
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Cheapest Available West Albany Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Albany area of San Francisco, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Collab@Oxford priced from $612. BUSD Workforce Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,798. Here are the most affordable West Albany apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Collab@Oxford | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $612 |
| BUSD Workforce Housing | 1BR IBA | 1BR,1BA | $1,798 |
| MB Apartments | 1 bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 1920 Francisco LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| 1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Hillside Village | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2,125 |
| 1610 Milvia Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| Jones Berkeley | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,722 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Albany, CA
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Albany area is the $2.83 price per square foot 1337 Cornell Ave Model at 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value West Albany apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at 1634 Milvia starting at $3,600 with a $4.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Albany apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit | 1337 Cornell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 1634 Milvia | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Metro 510 | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.39 |
| 1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2 | 1668 Shattuck Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Collab@Oxford | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.80 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Hillside Village | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| 2025 Hearst Ave, Unit 4 | 2025 Hearst Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| BUSD Workforce Housing | 1BR IBA | 1BR,1BA | $3.46 |
| 1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Albany Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Albany?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Albany is under $2,722.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Albany?
The cheapest apartment in West Albany is BUSD Workforce Housing which is listed at $1,798, while the average apartment in West Albany costs $6,150.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 126 regular apartments in West 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 West Albany?
Cheap apartments in West Albany have an average cost of $2,950 which is $3,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Albany.
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