# Average Rent in Alameda, CA

> How much is rent in Alameda, CA? $3,236 median across 68 units in 5 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily.

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Latest included observation: November 6, 2026

## What is the average rent in Alameda, CA?

The average listed apartment rent in Alameda, CA is $3,248 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 68 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

5 apartment buildings, 68 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

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Avg Rent

$3,248/mo

median $3,236

[+2.2% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/trends/)

Cheapest

$2,318/mo

Waterstone Fremont

Properties

5

tracked daily

Units

68

available now

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Analysis

## Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Alameda, CA.

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$3,253

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Alameda, CA over the last 3 months. Started at $3,298, ended at $3,253.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 3,298 |
| Aug | 3,236 |
| Aug | 3,252 |
| Sep | 3,248 |
| Sep | 3,243 |
| Sep | 3,270 |
| Sep | 3,173 |
| Oct | 3,183 |
| Oct | 3,163 |
| Nov | 3,253 |

[Full Alameda, CA price history](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/trends/)

### Average Rent by Property

### Starting Price vs Average

### Rent by Bedroom Count

### Price per Square Foot

## Alameda, CA Rent Prices

All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

[#1 3.4 (403)](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/waterstone-fremont-alameda-ca/): Waterstone Fremont 39600 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA From $2,318/mo Avg $2,540 21 units

[#2 3.6 (39)](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/fusion-alameda-ca/): Fusion 1440 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94536, USA From $2,825/mo Avg $3,098 6 units

[#3 3.9 (153)](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/the-estates-at-park-place-apartments-alameda-ca/): The Estates at Park Place Apartments 3400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA From $2,963/mo Avg $3,661 18 units

[#4 4 (51)](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/the-tolman-apartments-alameda-ca/): The Tolman Apartments 39176 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA From $3,022/mo Avg $3,638 21 units

[#5 4 (22)](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/alderwood-park-alameda-ca/): Alderwood Park 37057 Magnolia St, Newark, CA 94560, USA From $3,299/mo Avg $3,327 2 units

| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Waterstone Fremont 39600 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/waterstone-fremont-alameda-ca/) | $2,318 | $2,540 | $3.32/ft² | 3.4 (403) | 21 |
| 2 | [Fusion 1440 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94536, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/fusion-alameda-ca/) | $2,825 | $3,098 | $3.48/ft² | 3.6 (39) | 6 |
| 3 | [The Estates at Park Place Apartments 3400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/the-estates-at-park-place-apartments-alameda-ca/) | $2,963 | $3,661 | $3.93/ft² | 3.9 (153) | 18 |
| 4 | [The Tolman Apartments 39176 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/the-tolman-apartments-alameda-ca/) | $3,022 | $3,638 | $4.45/ft² | 4 (51) | 21 |
| 5 | [Alderwood Park 37057 Magnolia St, Newark, CA 94560, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/alderwood-park-alameda-ca/) | $3,299 | $3,327 | $3.91/ft² | 4 (22) | 2 |

## Rent & Price History by Building

Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.

[Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/apartments/)

[Waterstone Fremont](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/waterstone-fremont-alameda-ca/): ![Waterstone Fremont apartments in Alameda, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/14803?w=600) 3.4 (403) 39600 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA From $2,318/mo 21 units

[Fusion](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/fusion-alameda-ca/): ![Fusion apartments in Alameda, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/14815?w=600) 3.6 (39) 1440 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94536, USA From $2,825/mo 6 units

[The Estates at Park Place Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/the-estates-at-park-place-apartments-alameda-ca/): ![The Estates at Park Place Apartments apartments in Alameda, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/14804?w=600) 3.9 (153) 3400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA From $2,963/mo 18 units

[The Tolman Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/the-tolman-apartments-alameda-ca/): ![The Tolman Apartments apartments in Alameda, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/14802?w=600) 4 (51) 39176 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA From $3,022/mo 21 units

[Alderwood Park](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/alderwood-park-alameda-ca/): ![Alderwood Park apartments in Alameda, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/14797?w=600) 4 (22) 37057 Magnolia St, Newark, CA 94560, USA From $3,299/mo 2 units

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By Area

## Alameda, CA neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 3 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

[East Industrial 3](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=East%20Industrial)[Cherry - Guardino 1](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Cherry%20-%20Guardino)[Newark 94560 1](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Newark%2094560)

## Alameda, CA Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Alameda, CA is **$3,248 per month**, based on 68 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,318 at Waterstone Fremont to $5,271 at The Estates at Park Place Apartments.

### Average Rent by Bedroom Type

| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Bed | $2,878/mo | $2,318/mo | 36 |
| 2 Bed | $3,552/mo | $2,825/mo | 29 |
| 3 Bed | $4,758/mo | $3,895/mo | 3 |

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Market Context

## Who rents in Alameda, CA, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Alameda, CA averages **$2,878/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$3,552/mo**. At the local median household income of **$132,015**, that works out to **30% of gross income**, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Alameda, CA at **$2,394/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/alameda-ca/trends/) runs **36% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Alameda, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Alameda, CA?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$130,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,248/mo.

Comfortable income

$156,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,318/mo), you need to earn at least **$93,000/year**.

Median household income in Alameda, CA is **$132,015** , about 15% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Cost of living in Alameda, CA

Overall prices in Alameda, CA runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Alameda, CA's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $3,248 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $9,384/mo |

Population

76,876

Median household income

$132,015

Census median rent

$2,394/mo

Census rent burden

27.4%

Median age

40.7

Mean commute

32 min

## Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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## Nearby cities in California

How Alameda, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.

| City | Avg Rent | vs Alameda, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Los Angeles, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/los-angeles-ca/) | $3,102 | -4% | -4.2% | 50 |
| [San Diego, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-diego-ca/) | $3,366 | +4% | -4.5% | 36 |
| [Anaheim, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/anaheim-ca/) | $2,879 | -11% | +2% | 34 |
| [EL Cajon, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/el-cajon-ca/) | $2,268 | -30% | -13.6% | 33 |
| [Hayward, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/) | $2,727 | -16% | -5.3% | 32 |
| [San Francisco, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-francisco-ca/) | $5,231 | +61% | +7.6% | 32 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average rent in Alameda, CA?

The average listed apartment rent in Alameda, CA is $3,248 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 68 priced apartments in 5 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What is the median rent in Alameda, CA?

The median asking rent in Alameda, CA is $3,236 per month, computed from 68 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $3,248/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Alameda, CA?

The lowest available rent in Alameda, CA starts at $2,318 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Alameda, CA?

1-bedroom apartments in Alameda, CA average $2,878/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,318/mo across 36 units tracked.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Alameda, CA?

2-bedroom apartments in Alameda, CA average $3,552/mo. Units start from $2,825/mo across 29 units currently listed.

## Rent Trends in Alameda, CA

Track how apartment prices are changing over time.

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