Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Alameda, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Alameda
$2,620/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Alameda is $2,620 per month as of October 2026. This is 38% above the national average rent, or $720 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Alameda
45
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 $2,500, whereas a house costs $4,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Alameda run $2,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,724.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,615 |  6% | 110% | |
1 bedroom | $2,225 | No Change | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $2,749 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $4,450 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $6,750 | 17% | 44% |
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 | $2,500 | 1% | 4% | |
Condos | $4,500 | 13% | 30% | |
Houses | $4,695 | No Change | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,615
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
110%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,749
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,450
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,750
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
44%
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
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
30%
Houses
Average rent
$4,695
Last year
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
38%higher than the national median
42%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Alameda, CA is 3% lower than the median rent in Berkeley, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,695
8%$2,704
10%$2,599
13%$2,300
9%$2,450
38%$2,500
9%$4,380
$4,540
27%$2,480
15%$3,782
12%$3,434
2%$3,089
6%Discover rentals in Alameda, CA
5d+ ago
1209 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
2031 Shoreline Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495–$2,725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1523 Broadway, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Alameda
2510 Eagle Ave #C, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alameda
3 beds
3 baths
$5,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
1100 Pacific Marina, Alameda, CA 94501
1 bed
1 bath
$3,822
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
2019 Shoreline Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,695–$3,598
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2000 Ardent Way, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio
1 bath
$2,645–$3,345
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2000 Ardent Way, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio
1 bath
$2,645–$3,345
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1801 Shore Line Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$3,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 17
2d ago
Verified
1701 Shoreline Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
1 bath
$3,095
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2000 Ardent Way, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio
1 bath
$2,645–$3,345
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1801 Shore Line Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$3,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 17
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
611 Santa Clara Ave #C, Alameda, CA 94501
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
Price dropped $150Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
1d ago
Verified
2000 Ardent Way, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio
1 bath
$2,655–$3,345
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1801 Shore Line Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$3,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 17
5d+ ago
Verified
611 Santa Clara Ave #C, Alameda, CA 94501
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
Price dropped $150Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
2d ago
1817 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
3 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $2,620 per month as of October 31, 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 38% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $720 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 $105,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Alameda?
November typically offers the lowest rents in Alameda, with prices running about 4% lower than the January peak. If you're apartment hunting, November could save you money compared to winter months.
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).