
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Albany Neighborhood of Albany, CA from $900 (46 Rentals)
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1110 Stannage Ave, Unit stannage, Unit stannage

1301 Gilman St

411 Stannage Ave

1213 San Pablo Ave

Peterson House Apartments

La Cha Farrel

1639 Josephine St

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1694 Oxford St
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1803 Oxford St

MB Apartments

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Hillside Village

1730 Martin Luther King Jr Way

1650 Oxford St

1623 Grant St, Unit 1625B

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1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2, Unit 2

Metro 510

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1822 Francisco St
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1622 Milvia St

Panoramic Northside

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1330 Spruce St, Unit #A, Unit #A

Jones Berkeley

1610 Milvia Street

1528 Milvia St

2025 Francisco St.

1738 Spruce St

Olsen Donald Apartments
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1613 6th St

1725 Oxford St

2119 Hearst Ave

1385 Shattuck Ave

1634 Oxford St

2117 Rose St

Hopkins Park Apartments

1818 Walnut St

369 Colusa Ave
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Margaret Hall

1635 Francisco St

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1514 Walnut St

1704 Francisco St

1910 Berryman Street

1588 Henry St

1733 Grant St

1811 Delaware St
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1306 Martin Luther King Jr Way
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 | $2,983 | $900 | $3,515 |
| West Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,975 | $1,228 | $4,515 |
| West Albany 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,391 | $949 | $6,115 |
| West Albany 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,782 | $1,050 | $8,865 |
| West Albany 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,435 | $6,142 | $7,170 |
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There are currently 46 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the West Albany Neighborhood of Albany, CA.
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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 2 Beds unit found at Collab@Oxford priced from $949. Ace Berkeley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,390. Here are the most affordable West Albany apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collab@Oxford | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $949 |
| Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,390 |
| MB Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| 1650 Oxford St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| 1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| University Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| Panoramic Northside | SM | Studio,1BA | $2,704 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Albany, CA
As of April 16, 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 1694 Oxford St Model at 1694 Oxford St starting at $1,200 with a $1.36 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1337 Cornell Ave, Unit 2BD 1BA Upstairs Unit | 1337 Cornell Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.83 |
| 1694 Oxford St | 1694 Oxford St | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 1610 Milvia Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $4.53 |
| 1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2 | 1668 Shattuck Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Collab@Oxford | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 1822 Francisco St | 1822 Francisco St | 2BR,1BA | $4.15 |
| University Park | B5 | 2BR,1BA | $5.38 |
| 1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
| 1650 Oxford St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.24 |
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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 $2,704.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Albany?
The cheapest apartment in West Albany is MB Apartments which is listed at $1,850, while the average apartment in West Albany costs $7,425.
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 248 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 $3,627 which is $3,798 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Albany.
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