Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Albany Neighborhood of Albany, CA from $1,200 (17 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 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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1613 6th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1613 6th St

1613 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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2119 Hearst Ave
Studio Apartments

2119 Hearst Ave

2119 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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2125 Hearst Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2125 Hearst Ave

2125 Hearst AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1634 Oxford St
1 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

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2225 HearstFirst Floor5BR,2BA$1,290
University ParkS1Studio,1BA$1,304
Ace Berkeley2BR/2B - Deluxe - B102BR,2BA$1,375
BoscoUnit 4015BR,3BA$1,408
MB Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bosco2 Bed 1 Bath - 1280 sqft2BR,1BA$2.90
Metro 5102A2BR,2BA$3.47
2007 Rose St, Unit 12007 Rose St3BR,2BA$4.15
1634 MilviaThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$4.17
1530 Henry Street3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$3.66
1122U1 Bedroom, 1 Bath w Den1BR,1BA$4.19
1385 Shattuck Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$3.54
MB Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.33
1650 Oxford St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.80
The Village at Town CenterThe Enzo1BR,1BA$4.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Albany, Albany, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Albany, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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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