Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Alameda, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Alameda rent stands today
Alameda, CA rent rose 1.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,600/month. Renters today are paying $128 more per month than last year, and the median rent is just 0.8% below the recent peak of $2,620/month in January 2026.
Compared to national trends
Alameda runs roughly 1.34× the $1,940/month national median, placing it among pricier California metros. The market offers 73 total rentals, mostly apartments, for renters seeking coastal living.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Alameda rent for a median of $3,185/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,100/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,800/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $5,725/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,900/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Alameda
$2,600/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Alameda is $2,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $670 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Alameda
73
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Alameda rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Alameda, CA
Average rent prices in Alameda have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $4,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Alameda run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,185 | 3% | 64% | |
1 bedroom | $2,100 |  1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $5,725 | 8% | 65% | |
4 bedroom | $4,900 | 5% | 3% |
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 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,750 | 19% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,900 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,185
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
64%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,725
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
65%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,900
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
3%
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
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
19%
Houses
Average rent
$4,900
Last 30 days
4%
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
35%higher than the national median
30%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Alameda, CA is 4% higher than the median rent in Berkeley, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,500
6%$2,500
3%$2,475
2%$2,275
5%$2,600
11%$2,567
4%$6,160
$4,295
21%$2,400
4%$3,545
9%$3,626
3%$3,006
5%Discover rentals in Alameda, CA
4d ago
724 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,995–$2,745
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 8
3d ago
2256 Pacific Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1238 Regent St, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alameda
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
8h ago
House for rent in Alameda
3 Sanderling Ct, Alameda, CA 94501
4 beds
2.5 baths
$10,450
$8,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alameda
3 beds
3 baths
$6,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alameda
2 beds
2 baths
$5,400
House for rent
3d ago
1927 Grand St, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1801 Shore Line Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$3,195
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 17
18h ago
Verified
1701 Shoreline Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,920
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
1701 Shoreline Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d 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
$2,920
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1801 Shore Line Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$3,195
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 17
18h ago
Verified
1701 Shoreline Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
1013 Fair Oaks Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Alameda
1427 Sherman St, Alameda, CA 94501
3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
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 $2,600 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Alameda?
Average rent prices in Alameda have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Alameda rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Alameda is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $670 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Alameda average around $2,140/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,780/month.
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).