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Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Alameda, CA
What is the average rent in Alameda, CA?
$2,427/month
Average Rent
686 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Alameda, CA is $2,427 per month. This is 49% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Alameda one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Alameda, you can expect to pay about $2,068 per month for a studio, $2,427 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,819 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,479 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Alameda, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $52 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Alameda, CA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
2%
$700 - $1,000/month
25%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
22%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
50%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Alameda?
Based on current rent prices, South Shore, Damons West End and Alameda Point are the most affordable neighborhoods in Alameda.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Alameda?
Based on current rent prices, Northern Waterfront, West Alameda and Alameda Point are the most expensive neighborhoods in Alameda.
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Which Alameda neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Alameda with the most apartments available are West Alameda, Northern Waterfront and Damons West End .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Alameda, CA?
Because the average rent in Alameda is $2,427, you’ll want to make about $8,090 per month or $97,080 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Alameda, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Alameda, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$2,329/month
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One Bedroom
$2,541/month
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Two Bedroom
$3,118/month
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Three Bedroom
$2,668/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.