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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA

226 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Alameda, CA. 226 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $400

Apartments Under $800

  • a car parked in front of a building
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    339 Lester Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
    1 BED $767
    2 BEDS $1,041
    3 BEDS $1,590+

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    2425 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,221

Apartments Under $1,400

  • a bedroom with a bed and a ceiling fan
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    1600-1612 3Rd Avenue, 322 Foothill Boulevard, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,395+
    1 BED $1,795+

Apartments Under $1,600

  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    2415 Valdez Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,500+
  • a living room with blue couches and chairs and a rug
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    1425 Harrison Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,595
    2 BEDS $1,995+

Apartments Under $1,700

  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a microwave
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    425 E 18Th, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,625
    1 BED $1,695
  • a kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator and a stove
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    646 16Th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,625
    1 BED $1,825
  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and a window
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    414 E 15Th St, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,695
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances and a sink
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    226 Athol Avenue, Oakland, CA 94606
    STUDIO $1,795+
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances
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    316 12Th Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    1 BED $1,965
    2 BEDS $2,200
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a fireplace and orange furniture
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    238 13Th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $1,984+
    1 BED $2,034+
    2 BEDS $2,666+
  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink and a refrigerator
    Today

    430 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,995+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    564 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
    STUDIO $1,995
    1 BED $2,295
    2 BEDS $2,400+
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  • More Rentals Near Alameda, CA

  • a living room with a white couch and a table
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    276 Adams Street, Oakland, CA 94606
    1 BED $1,995+
  • a living room and dining room with a white table and chairs
    Today

    240 3Rd Street, Oakland, CA 94607
    1 BED $2,035+
    2 BEDS $2,790+
  • the living room and dining room of a loft with a dining table and chairs
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    2350 Saratoga Street, Alameda, CA 94501
    STUDIO $2,100+
    1 BED $4,700
  • a living room with couches and tables and floor to ceiling windows
    Today

    2016 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,188+
    1 BED $2,342+
    2 BEDS $3,676+
  • a living room with white walls and wood floors and a bookshelf
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    240 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $2,195
    2 BEDS $2,795
  • an empty living room with white walls and wood flooring
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    257 Vernon Street, Oakland, CA 94610
    1 BED $2,245
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  • an empty living room with wood floors and a ceiling fan
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    421 Van Dyke, Oakland, CA 94606
    1 BED $2,295
  • a living room with a marble table with a bowl of fruit on it
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    330 17Th St, Oakland, CA 94612
    STUDIO $2,300+
    1 BED $2,800
    2 BEDS $3,000+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    2020 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
    2 BEDS $2,695
  • the front of a building with a wood facade
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    1903 THIRD STREET, ALAMEDA, CA 94501
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a kitchen with a stove top oven and a window
    Today

    414 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
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Getting around in Alameda, CA

38 /100
Car-Dependent
35 /100
Some Transit
74 /100
Very Bikeable
Walk Score®: 38, Transit Score®: 35, Bike Score®: 74

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alameda, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,995 and $4,700.

How many cheap rentals are available in Alameda, CA on RentCafe?

There are 112 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Alameda, CA were last updated on 20 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Alameda, CA?

The average Alameda, CA cheap apartment size is 354 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Alameda, CA?

Cheap apartments in Alameda, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Alameda, CA?

A cheap apartment in Alameda, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Alameda, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Alameda, CA has never been easier. We feature 226 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Alameda, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Alameda, CA? The average apartment rent in Alameda is $2,987 per month so any rental south of $2,390 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Alameda, CA rents go as low as $300/mo.

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