Average Rent in Alameda, CA

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Current Versus Historical Alameda, CA Rents

Alameda rentals average $2,448 for a studio rental to $0 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,173, or roughly $5 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $679 (23.04%) year-over-year from $2,945 to $3,623. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,158 (56.73%) year-over-year from $2,042 to $3,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $917 (31.81%) year-over-year from $2,883 to $3,801. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,233 (28.91%) year-over-year from $4,267 to $5,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $892 (-15.13%) year-over-year from $5,892 to $5,000. 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 up by 17.62% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.11% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.15% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.84% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.90	$3,623	$2,945 (23.04%)	$3,623 (0.00%)
1 BR	$4.73	$3,200	$2,042 (56.73%)	$1,977 (61.89%)

Historical Rents in Alameda, CA

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Top Cities Near Alameda

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Alameda. The average rent in Alameda is currently $3,362 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Oakland, CA, with an average rent of $3,048, 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 $3,677 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 43.46% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 17.56% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Alameda, CA are about inf% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about inf% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Alameda, CA in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Oakland, CA	N/A	$2,133	$2,900	$3,048
San Francisco, CA	$2,768	$3,300	$4,711	$3,677

Top Neighborhoods Near Alameda

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Alameda. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Alameda, CA in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Alameda, CA is currently around $3,725 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Alameda's average rent, which is only $3,173. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Alameda, South of Market has the most affordable average rent at $3,725 per month. Whereas, at $3,725 average rent per month, South of Market is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Alameda. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South of Market, San Francisco, CA	$2,865	$3,415	$4,711	$3,725

Top Counties Near Alameda

There are a total of 1 counties located by Alameda, CA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,677. That's roughly around $5 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is San Francisco, CA. It's average rent per month is $3,677. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,677, San Francisco, CA is the most expensive county by Alameda, CA.

Typically, rent for studios in Alameda, CA is 13.07% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Alameda, CA is 0.15% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Alameda, CA is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
San Francisco, CA	$2,768	$3,300	$4,711	$3,677

Top Zipcodes Near Alameda

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

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 $3,173. 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 $2,448 and an average price per square feet of $4.90. There are a total of 2 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 $3,295 and an average price per square feet of $4.73. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 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 0.23%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.57%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.32%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.29% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Alameda, CA?

A reasonable rent price in Alameda, CA is around $2,538/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.