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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Albany Neighborhood of Albany, CA from $1,100 (21 Rentals)
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$1,475 - $8,250Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1, 2026
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1752 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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$1,8001 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
1449 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 1449
1449 Martin Luther King Jr WayBerkeley, CA 94709
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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 - $6,950Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hillside Village
1801 Shattuck AveBerkeley, CA 94709
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$2,174 - $5,5261 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jan 13, 2026
Sterling Oxford
1910-1916 Oxford StBerkeley, CA 94704
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West Albany, Albany, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Albany?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Albany Studio Apartments | $2,981 | $2,600 | $3,300 |
| West Albany 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,811 | $1,650 | $3,995 |
| West Albany 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,401 | $1,250 | $5,526 |
| West Albany 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,823 | $1,400 | $8,400 |
| West Albany 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,858 | $6,625 | $7,075 |
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There are currently 21 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 5 Beds unit found at 2225 Hearst priced from $1,140. Ace Berkeley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable West Albany apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2225 Hearst | First Floor | 5BR,2BA | $1,140 |
| Ace Berkeley | 2BR/2B - Deluxe - B10 | 2BR,2BA | $1,375 |
| MB Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Hillside Village | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1,900 |
| 1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Albany, CA
As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Albany area is the $4.03 price per square foot B5 Model at Jones Berkeley in the in the University Village neighborhood starting from $3,987. The second greatest value West Albany apartment is the 1668 Shattuck Ave Model at 1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,350 with a $3.01 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Berkeley | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $4.03 |
| 1668 Shattuck Ave, Unit 2 | 1668 Shattuck Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Hillside Village | B2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.04 |
| MB Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 836 Adams St, Unit B | 836 Adams St | 2BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| Metro 510 | SA | Studio ,1BA | $4.06 |
| Margaret Hall | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio ,1BA | $4.00 |
| 1385 Shattuck Ave | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
| 928 Adams St, Unit # 3 | 928 Adams St | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
| 1449 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Unit 1449 | 1449 Martin Luther King Jr Way | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
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Best Local Schools in West Albany, Albany, CA
Martin Luther King Middle
Berkeley Unified School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (871)
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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 $2,400.
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 $6,875.
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 173 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 $3,856 which is $3,019 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Albany.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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