Villa Marina Apartments
550 Central Ave,
Alameda,
CA
94501
2 Weeks Ago
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415-704-8644
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Monthly Rent
$2,195 - $2,595
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 ba
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Square Feet
600 - 875 sq ft
Villa Marina Apartments
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Convenient is the word for the Villa Marina. We are located 50 yards from the bay. Crab Cove is just short stroll around the corner. The TransBay bus to San Francisco stops just down the street. A short walk brings you to the waters edge at Crab Cove. Free concerts at Crab Cove the second Friday evening during the summer months. Sip a cappuccino, have a snack down the street at our neighborhood cafe. Four blocks to the Farmers Market. The year-round Alameda Farmers Market produce and flowers fresh from the garden to a location around the corner twice weekly. The Ferry to San Francisco is a short drive, or bus ride, down the street. A gated community. We feature a swimming pool, gated assigned parking, and a well equipped fitness center. Our Fitness Center will help you get in great shape. StairMaster, Schwinn Spinner, a rowing machine and and weight machines! And a Precor elliptical trainer. Bright spacious one and two bedroom apartments in a gated courtyard setting. The one bedroom apartments feature very large bedrooms and the two bedroom apartments have large dine-in kitchens with new dishwashers.
Highlights
- Bike-Friendly Area
- Porch
- Yard
- Pool
- Controlled Access
- Gated
- Balcony
- Property Manager on Site
Pricing & Floor Plans
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1 BR
$2,195 – $2,295
1 Bed
1 Bath
600 Sq Ft
2 BR
$2,595
2 Beds
1 Bath
770 – 875 Sq Ft
1 BR
$2,195 – $2,295
1 Bed
1 Bath
600 Sq Ft
2 BR
$2,595
2 Beds
1 Bath
770 – 875 Sq Ft
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details.
Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Utilities Included
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Gas
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Water
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Trash Removal
Property Information
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Built in 1966
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70 units/3 stories
Matterport 3D Tours
About Villa Marina Apartments
Convenient is the word for the Villa Marina. We are located 50 yards from the bay. Crab Cove is just short stroll around the corner. The TransBay bus to San Francisco stops just down the street. A short walk brings you to the waters edge at Crab Cove. Free concerts at Crab Cove the second Friday evening during the summer months. Sip a cappuccino, have a snack down the street at our neighborhood cafe. Four blocks to the Farmers Market. The year-round Alameda Farmers Market produce and flowers fresh from the garden to a location around the corner twice weekly. The Ferry to San Francisco is a short drive, or bus ride, down the street. A gated community. We feature a swimming pool, gated assigned parking, and a well equipped fitness center. Our Fitness Center will help you get in great shape. StairMaster, Schwinn Spinner, a rowing machine and and weight machines! And a Precor elliptical trainer. Bright spacious one and two bedroom apartments in a gated courtyard setting. The one bedroom apartments feature very large bedrooms and the two bedroom apartments have large dine-in kitchens with new dishwashers.
Villa Marina Apartments is an apartment community located in Alameda County and the 94501 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Oakland Unified School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Tons Of Closet Space!
- Vinyl Flooring In Bathrooms And Kitchen.
- Wall To Wall Carpet In Living & Bedrooms
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Controlled Access
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Property Manager on Site
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Gated
- Courtyard
Apartment Features
Dishwasher
High Speed Internet Access
Yard
Refrigerator
Tub/Shower
Disposal
Smoke Free
Heating
Indoor Features
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
Kitchen Features & Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
Model Details
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Linen Closet
- Large Bedrooms
- Balcony
- Porch
- Yard
550 Central Ave,
Alameda,
CA
94501
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.
Learn more about living in West Alameda
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| West Alameda | Alameda, CA | |
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| Studio | $2,063 | $2,060 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,508 | $2,494 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,833 | $2,897 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,831 | $3,591 |
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Controlled Access
- Property Manager on Site
- Gated
- Courtyard
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Tons Of Closet Space!
- Vinyl Flooring In Bathrooms And Kitchen.
- Wall To Wall Carpet In Living & Bedrooms
- High Speed Internet Access
- Heating
- Smoke Free
- Cable Ready
- Tub/Shower
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Carpet
- Vinyl Flooring
- Dining Room
- Linen Closet
- Large Bedrooms
- Balcony
- Porch
- Yard
Expenses
Utilities Included
Gas, Water, Trash Removal
Included
Office Hours
415-704-8644
| Monday | By Appointment |
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| Tuesday | By Appointment |
| Wednesday | By Appointment |
| Thursday | By Appointment |
| Friday | By Appointment |
| Saturday | By Appointment |
| Sunday | By Appointment |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 3.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.5 mi |
Villa Marina Apartments is within 6 minutes or 1.7 miles from College of Alameda. It is also near Lincoln University, Oakland and Laney College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
296 Students
Nearby
Charter Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
494 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
349 Students
Nearby
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
266 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Alameda include Lake Merritt Station, located 3.0 miles from Villa Marina Apartments. Villa Marina Apartments is near Metro Oakland International, located 6.5 miles or 15 minutes away, and San Francisco International, located 26.2 miles or 41 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.1 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.1 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 4.1 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
| Drive: | 15 min | 7.8 mi | |
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Drive: | 16 min | 9.6 mi |
| Drive: | 23 min | 13.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 30 min | 18.4 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Metro Oakland International
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Drive: | 15 min | 6.5 mi |
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San Francisco International
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Drive: | 41 min | 26.2 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
74
/ 100
Traffic
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 4 min | 0.2 mi | |
| Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 5 min | 1.4 mi |
Villa Marina Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.4 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Crab Cove Visitor Center
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Walk: | 5 min | 0.3 mi |
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Crown Memorial State Beach
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Walk: | 13 min | 0.7 mi |
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Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.9 mi |
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Oakland Museum of California
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.0 mi |
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Jack London Square
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Drive: | 8 min | 3.3 mi |
Villa Marina Apartments has 5 parks within 3.3 miles, including Crab Cove Visitor Center, Crown Memorial State Beach, and Jack London Square.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 4.8 mi |
Villa Marina Apartments has 3 hospitals within 4.8 miles, the nearest is Alameda Hospital which is 2.0 miles away and a 5 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 2.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 5.6 mi |
Villa Marina Apartments has 3 military bases within 5.6 miles, the nearest is Alameda/US Naval Air Station Alameda which is 2.5 miles away and a 8 minute drive.
Villa Marina Apartments Photos
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Villa Marina Apartments
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1BR, 1BA - One Bedroom
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1BR, 1BA - One Bedroom
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1BR, 1BA - One Bedroom
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1BR, 1BA - One Bedroom
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1BR, 1BA - One Bedroom
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1BR, 1BA - One Bedroom
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2BR, 1BA - Two Bedroom
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2BR, 1BA - Two Bedroom
Models
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1BR/1BA
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2 Bedrooms
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Does Villa Marina Apartments have in-unit laundry?
While Villa Marina Apartments does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
What utilities are included in rent at Villa Marina Apartments?
Select utilities are included in rent at Villa Marina Apartments, including gas, water, and trash removal. Residents are responsible for any other utilities not listed.
Is parking available at Villa Marina Apartments?
Parking is available at Villa Marina Apartments. Contact this property for details.
Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?
Villa Marina Apartments has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,195/mo. to $2,595/mo.
Is Villa Marina Apartments pet-friendly?
Yes, Villa Marina Apartments welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
How much income do I need to rent at Villa Marina Apartments?
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $2,195 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $87,800 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
Does Villa Marina Apartments have move-in specials?
Villa Marina Apartments is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.
Does Villa Marina Apartments offer Matterport 3D tours?
Yes! Villa Marina Apartments offers 2 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
550 Central Ave
Alameda, CA 94501