Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Albany Neighborhood of Albany, CA from $1,200 (17 Rentals)
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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 |
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West Albany Studio Apartments | $2,786 | $1,304 | $3,500 |
West Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,108 | $1,390 | $4,199 |
West Albany 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,002 | $1,350 | $6,300 |
West Albany 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,332 | $1,475 | $6,785 |
West Albany 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $1,400 | $3,700 |
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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 5 Beds unit found at 2225 Hearst priced from $1,290. University Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,304. 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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2225 Hearst | First Floor | 5BR,2BA | $1,290 |
University Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,304 |
Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,375 |
Bosco | Unit 401 | 5BR,3BA | $1,408 |
MB Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Albany, CA
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the West 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 West Albany apartment is the 2A Model at Metro 510 starting at $3,650 with a $3.47 price per square foot in the Midtown 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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Bosco | 2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
Metro 510 | 2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.47 |
2007 Rose St, Unit 1 | 2007 Rose St | 3BR,2BA | $4.15 |
1634 Milvia | Three Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $4.17 |
1530 Henry Street | 3 Beds, 1 Baths | 3BR,1BA | $3.66 |
1122U | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath w Den | 1BR,1BA | $4.19 |
1385 Shattuck Ave | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.54 |
MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
1650 Oxford St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.80 |
The Village at Town Center | The Enzo | 1BR,1BA | $4.12 |
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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 $2,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Albany?
The cheapest apartment in West Albany is 2225 Hearst which is listed at $1,390, while the average apartment in West Albany costs $4,500.
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 158 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 $1,886 which is $2,614 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Albany.
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