Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Alameda, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Alameda rent stands today
Alameda, CA rent rose 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,700/month. Renters today are paying $77 more per month on average than last year, and rents have returned to the peak level of $2,795/month seen in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Alameda runs 42.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with a total rental inventory of 54 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Alameda are the highest at $4,045/month, followed by 3-bedrooms at $4,325/month, 4+ bedrooms at $4,000/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,800/month, and 1-bedrooms at $2,198/month. This range reflects the variation renters face across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Alameda climbed 110.4% year over year, diverging from the citywide 4.0% increase. This large rise contrasts with the broader market and shows a unique dynamic in the studio segment.
Median rent
Median rent in Alameda
$2,700/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Alameda is $2,700 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Alameda
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 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 $2,572, whereas a house costs $4,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Alameda run $2,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,045 |  3% | 65% | |
1 bedroom | $2,197 | 9% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,800 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $4,325 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | No Change | 18% |
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 | $2,572 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,700 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$4,045
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
65%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,197
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,325
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
18%
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
$2,572
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$4,700
Last 30 days
7%
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
42%higher than the national median
37%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.
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6%Discover rentals in Alameda, CA
22h ago
House for rent in Alameda
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
House for rent
Available Sep 15
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Alameda
2136 Lincoln Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1238 Regent St, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1523 Broadway, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Alameda
3 beds
3 baths
$6,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
1927 Grand St, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
2 baths
$4,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1100 Pacific Marina, Alameda, CA 94501
1 bed
1 bath
$3,557
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
1701 Shoreline Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,410
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1701 Shoreline Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,410
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,595
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
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
4 beds
2 baths
$4,595
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Verified
1701 Shoreline Dr, Alameda, CA 94501
2 beds
1 bath
$2,675
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 $2,700 per month as of September 12, 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 4% since last year.
How does Alameda rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Alameda is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $108,000/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).