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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 AveAlbany, CA 94706
1639 Josephine St
BerkeleyCA94703
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1803 Oxford St
1803 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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1920 Francisco LLC
1928-1920 Francisco StBerkeley, CA 94709
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MB Apartments
1945 Berkeley WayBerkeley, CA 94704
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1730 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit SI ID1501143P
1730 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94703
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Hillside Village
1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
2117 Delaware St, Unit A
2117 Delaware St
BerkeleyCA94709
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1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2
1668 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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1613 6th St
1613 6th StBerkeley, CA 94710
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1725 Oxford St
1725 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94709
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2119 Hearst Ave
2119 Hearst 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
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2117 Rose St
2117 Rose StBerkeley, CA 94709
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Hopkins Park Apartments
1260-1290 Hopkins StBerkeley, CA 94702
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1818 Walnut St
1818 Walnut StBerkeley, CA 94709
1436 Henry St
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 | $2,593 | $1,050 | $3,800 |
| West Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,109 | $1,228 | $4,500 |
| West Albany 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,066 | $674 | $6,100 |
| West Albany 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,120 | $874 | $8,850 |
| West Albany 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,201 | $5,800 | $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 Studio unit found at 1920 Francisco LLC priced from $1,795. MB Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable West Albany apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 Francisco LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| MB Apartments | 1 bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| University Park | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| Hillside Village | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2,200 |
| 1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,501 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Albany, CA
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Albany area is the $2.57 price per square foot B3 Model at Hillside Village in the in the Downtown Berkeley neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value West Albany apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 1610 Milvia Street starting at $3,850 with a $4.53 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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| Hillside Village | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2.57 |
| 1610 Milvia Street | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $4.53 |
| 1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2 | 1668 Shattuck Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 2025 Francisco St. | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.11 |
| University Park | B5 | 2BR,1BA | $5.38 |
| Ace Berkeley | 1BR/1BA - A3 | 1BR,1BA | $5.64 |
| 1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $4.89 |
| Jones Berkeley | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.50 |
| 1920 Francisco LLC | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $4.60 |
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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 $2,900.
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 $6,233.
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 110 regular apartments in West Albany that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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