Average Rent in Alameda, CA

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Current Versus Historical Alameda, CA Rents

Alameda rentals average $2,305 for a studio rental to $10,450 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,923, or roughly $46 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $979 (-29.80%) year-over-year from $3,284 to $2,305. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $185 (6.70%) year-over-year from $2,765 to $2,950. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $190 (6.05%) year-over-year from $3,133 to $3,323. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $672 (-15.19%) year-over-year from $4,422 to $3,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $6,261 (149.47%) year-over-year from $4,189 to $10,450. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 4.22% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 18.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.32% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.11% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$55.65	$2,305	$3,284 (-29.80%)	$2,278 (1.19%)
1 BR	$47.01	$2,950	$2,765 (6.70%)	$2,033 (45.08%)
2 BR	$40.50	$3,323	$3,133 (6.05%)	$2,947 (12.75%)
4+ BR	$74.69	$10,450	$4,189 (149.47%)	$4,600 (127.17%)

Historical Rents in Alameda, CA

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Top Cities Near Alameda

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Alameda. The average rent in Alameda is currently $2,600 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Berkeley, CA, with an average rent of $2,395, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Alameda, CA is San Francisco, CA. Monthly rents here are on average $4,456 per month.

Let's compare Alameda, CA's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Alameda, CA is 23.75% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 24.15% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Alameda, CA are about 13.04% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Alameda, CA in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Berkeley, CA	$1,758	$2,238	$3,273	$2,395
Oakland, CA	$1,554	$2,200	$2,723	$2,600
San Francisco, CA	$2,650	$4,495	$6,300	$4,456

Top Neighborhoods Near Alameda

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Alameda. One neighborhood in the area is South of Market. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Alameda, CA in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Alameda, CA is currently around $4,990 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Alameda's average rent, which is only $2,923. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Alameda, South of Market has the most affordable average rent at $4,990 per month. Whereas, at $4,990 average rent per month, South of Market is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Alameda. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$4,241	$4,569	$6,786	$4,990

Top Counties Near Alameda

There are a total of 1 counties located by Alameda, CA. One county in the area is San Francisco, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,456. That's roughly around $80 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is San Francisco, CA. Its average rent per month is $4,456. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,456, San Francisco, CA is the most expensive county by Alameda, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Alameda, CA is 14.97% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Alameda, CA is 52.37% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Alameda, CA is 117.62% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Francisco, CA	$2,650	$4,495	$6,300	$4,456

Top Zipcodes Near Alameda

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Frequently Asked Questions - Alameda Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Alameda, CA?

The average monthly rental price for Alameda, CA apartments for rent is approximately $2,923. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Alameda, CA rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Alameda, CA.

How much is a studio apartment in Alameda, CA?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,305 and an average price per square feet of $55.65. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Alameda.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Alameda, CA?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,950 and an average price per square feet of $47.01. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Alameda.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Alameda, CA?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,895 and an average price per square feet of $40.50. There are a total of 5 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Alameda.

How have rent prices in Alameda, CA changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Alameda, CA can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.30%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Alameda, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Alameda, CA is around $2,338/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.