Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Alameda, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Alameda, CA rent rose 3.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,595/month. Despite this annual increase, rents have softened 2.1% month over month, moving down from the peak of $2,620/month five months ago.
Compared to national trends
Alameda rents run roughly 1.3× the $1,950/month national median, positioning the city as a pricier coastal metro with a limited total rental inventory of 88 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Alameda rent for about $1,725/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,172/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,750/month, 3-bedrooms for $4,174/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,900/month. The 4+ bedroom median of $4,900/month marks the upper end of the bedroom-tier range.
Median rent
Median rent in Alameda
$2,595/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Alameda is $2,595 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $645 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Alameda
88
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Alameda rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Alameda, CA
Average rent prices in Alameda have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Alameda, CA
Rent prices in Alameda vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Alameda is $2,400, whereas a house costs $4,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Alameda run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,725 |  2% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $2,172 | 1% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,750 | 5% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $4,174 | 6% | 20% | |
4 bedroom | $4,900 | 6% | 38% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Alameda, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,250 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,250 | 20% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,172
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,174
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
20%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,900
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
38%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Alameda, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$3,250
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
20%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Alameda, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Alameda, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Alameda and Berkeley by all bedroom counts and property types.
Alameda
33%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Alameda, CA is equal to the median rent in Berkeley, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,595
5%$2,972
36%$2,495
10%$2,250
5%$3,097
15%$2,347
3%$5,140
$4,034
18%$2,366
1%$3,446
2%$3,761
16%$3,037
Discover rentals in Alameda, CA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alameda
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
Available May 26
23h ago
724 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,745
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 8
5d+ ago
1704 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alameda
2210 San Jose Ave #A, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,246
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alameda
3 beds
3 baths
$6,500
House for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Alameda
2 beds
2 baths
$4,200
Condo for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alameda
2681 5th St, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
2 baths
$4,195
House for rent
17h ago
1100 Pacific Marina, Alameda, CA 94501
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,073–$4,163
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1801 Shore Line Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$3,195
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 17
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,960
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1100 Pacific Marina, Alameda, CA 94501
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,073–$4,163
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,960
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1801 Shore Line Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$3,195
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 17
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Alameda
2309 San Jose Ave #1, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1801 Shore Line Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$3,195
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 17
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Alameda
1617 8th St #E, Alameda, CA 94501
1 bed
1 bath
$2,250
$2,150
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1817 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Alameda, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Alameda rental market.
How much is rent in Alameda?
The average rent in Alameda is $2,595 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Alameda?
Average rent prices in Alameda have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Alameda rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Alameda is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $645 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Alameda?
To comfortably afford rent in Alameda, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Alameda?
Alameda's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,800 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing in this San Francisco Bay Area island city.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).