Villa Marina Apartments
550 Central Ave,
Alameda, CA 94501
$2,195 - $2,595
1-2 Beds
West Alameda
Alameda, CA
West Alameda - Alameda, CA
Area Guide
Incredible views and lively restaurants on Alameda’s west side
Bayfront
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Scenic
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The west side of the colorful, vibrant island that is Alameda is home to some of the city’s most exciting attractions and stunning surroundings. A large portion of West Alameda is made up of sprawling industrial space and an unused airfield that hosts motor shows and incredible events. West Alameda is also home to the USS Hornet, a historic aircraft carrier that played a part in WWII and the Apollo 11 recovery mission. If you’re looking for fun and enrichment all within a few minutes of San Francisco, look for a rental in West Alameda.
With an even mix of charming, mature homes and tech-laden apartments, West Alameda is mirroring the housing boom that’s occurring just across the bay. There’s plenty of parks to keep residents of the island entertained in the area’s incredible weather. Don’t miss Monarch St., with its wineries, breweries, and trendy restaurants. There’s comprehensive BART service from West Alameda, so popping into San Francisco or Oakland is easy.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in West Alameda is $2,088 for a studio, $2,432 for one bedroom, $2,660 for two bedrooms, and $3,762 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Alameda has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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573 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,088/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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701 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,432/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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868 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,660/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,181 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,762/month
Average Rent
Transportation
77
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
47
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
77
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Crab Cove Visitor Center
- Crown Memorial State Beach
- Jack London Square
- Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
- Oakland Museum of California
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.