Average Rent in Alameda, CA
5 apartment buildings, 54 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$2,247/mo
Alderwood Park
Properties
5
tracked daily
Units
54
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Alameda, CA.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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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.
Alderwood Park
37057 Magnolia St, Newark, CA 94560, USA
Waterstone Fremont
39600 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Fusion
1440 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94536, USA
The Tolman Apartments
39176 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
The Estates at Park Place Apartments
3400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alderwood Park 37057 Magnolia St, Newark, CA 94560, USA | $2,247 | $2,417 | $3.15/ft² | 4 (22) | 2 |
| 2 | Waterstone Fremont 39600 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA | $2,331 | $2,535 | $3.18/ft² | 3.4 (403) | 30 |
| 3 | Fusion 1440 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94536, USA | $2,695 | $3,122 | $3.03/ft² | 3.6 (39) | 3 |
| 4 | The Tolman Apartments 39176 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA | $3,487 | $4,030 | $4.80/ft² | 4 (51) | 15 |
| 5 | The Estates at Park Place Apartments 3400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA | $3,755 | $4,198 | $3.86/ft² | 3.9 (153) | 4 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Alderwood Park
4 (22)37057 Magnolia St, Newark, CA 94560, USA
Waterstone Fremont
3.4 (403)39600 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Fusion
3.6 (39)1440 Mowry Ave, Fremont, CA 94536, USA
The Tolman Apartments
4 (51)39176 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
The Estates at Park Place Apartments
3.9 (153)3400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
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Alameda, CA neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 3 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Alameda, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Alameda, CA is $3,102 per month, based on 54 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,247 at Alderwood Park to $5,267 at The Estates at Park Place Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $2,785/mo | $2,247/mo | 30 |
| 2 Bed | $3,408/mo | $2,587/mo | 22 |
| 3 Bed | $4,481/mo | $3,695/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Alameda, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Alameda, CA averages $2,785/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,408/mo. At the local median household income of $132,015, that works out to 28% 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 runs 30% 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
$124,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,102/mo.
Comfortable income
$149,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,247/mo), you need to earn at least $90,000/year.
Median household income in Alameda, CA is $132,015 , about 11% 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) | $3,102 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $9,238/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
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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 | $3,094 | 0% | -1.2% | 51 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,422 | +10% | -2.6% | 34 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,870 | -7% | -0.4% | 33 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,544 | -18% | +0.7% | 26 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,264 | -27% | -0.6% | 24 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,352 | -24% | +0.3% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Alameda, CA?
The average rent in Alameda, CA is $3,102 per month, based on 54 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Alameda, CA?
The median asking rent in Alameda, CA is $2,790 per month, computed from 54 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $3,102/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 $2,247 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Alameda, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Alameda, CA average $2,785/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,247/mo across 30 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Alameda, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Alameda, CA average $3,408/mo. Units start from $2,587/mo across 22 units currently listed.
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