What does "Cheap" mean for Apartment rentals in Alameda County, CA?

Cheap is a relative term to communicate more "affordable" rental and living expenses. Although a property might be found within the "Cheap and Affordable Apartments" search, does not mean it is a low-quality rental. These more affordable apartments are also relative to the other apartment inventory within Alameda County. Some areas will be cheaper than others and based on demand, rent will fluctuate.

How to search for Cheap and Affordable Apartments in Alameda County, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable apartments, use the "Sort:" feature to sort apartments by Lowest Price for Alameda County. Additionally, set a max price for your search and select "Save search" to be notified in real-time when "cheaper" apartments come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" apartment?

Although a larger multi-tenant building is less likely to negotiate rental terms there are a few things that don't hurt to try, including: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Ask about becoming an onsite property manager Educate yourself regarding the apartment rental market and market rates in Alameda County. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Cheap and Affordable Apartments for Rent in Alameda County, CA from $499

Q: How many cheaper, more affordable apartments are available in Alameda County, CA?

There are 5,639 cheaper apartment units available for rent.

Casa Suenos, Oakland, CA 94601
$499+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 1 - 2 baths · 433 - 1,028 sq ft
Casa SuenosOakland, CA 94601
Special Offer
Call(323) 843-5971
2737 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704
$748+ /mo
Studio - 5 beds · 6 units available
2737 Durant AvenueBerkeley, CA 94704
New Today
Call(510) 949-4376
Piedmont Commons Student Housing, Berkeley, CA 94704
$775+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 1 bath · 200 - 300 sq ft
Piedmont Commons Student HousingBerkeley, CA 94704
Call(510) 824-8600
1801 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94709
$795+ /mo
Studio - 4 beds · 2 units available
1801 Milvia StBerkeley, CA 94709
Wesley House, Berkeley, CA 94704
$795+ /mo
Studio - 5 beds · 6 units available
Wesley HouseBerkeley, CA 94704
1770 La Loma, Berkeley, CA 94709
$825+ /mo
8 - 11 beds · 5 units available
1770 La LomaBerkeley, CA 94709
Telegraph Commons, Berkeley, CA 94704
$850+ /mo
1 bed · 5 units available
Telegraph CommonsBerkeley, CA 94704
2430 Prospect, Berkeley, CA 94704
$878+ /mo
3 - 7 beds · 7 units available
2430 ProspectBerkeley, CA 94704
Common at The Brooklyn, Oakland, CA 94607
$895+ /mo
1 bed · 1 units available
Common at The BrooklynOakland, CA 94607
The Lair, Berkeley, CA 94704
$895+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 15 units available
The LairBerkeley, CA 94704
New Today
2425 Prospect, Berkeley, CA 94704
$920+ /mo
5 - 14 beds · 6 units available
2425 ProspectBerkeley, CA 94704
2729 Dwight, Berkeley, CA 94704
$930+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 8 units available
2729 DwightBerkeley, CA 94704
2335 Warring, Berkeley, CA 94704
$950+ /mo
2 - 8 beds · 6 units available
2335 WarringBerkeley, CA 94704
2427 Ellsworth St, Berkeley, CA 94704
$950+ /mo
1 - 4 beds · 1.5 baths
2427 Ellsworth StBerkeley, CA 94704
Rumi at King, Berkeley, CA 94704
$950+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 8 units available
Rumi at KingBerkeley, CA 94704
Special Offer
2715 Dwight, Berkeley, CA 94704
$970+ /mo
2 - 4 beds · 13 units available
2715 DwightBerkeley, CA 94704
Kluegel House, Berkeley, CA 94709
$995+ /mo
Studio - 3 beds · 1 units available
Kluegel HouseBerkeley, CA 94709
1 Month Free
The Collective, Oakland, CA 94612
$995+ /mo
1 bed · 6 units available
The CollectiveOakland, CA 94612
2731 Durant, Berkeley, CA 94704
$995/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
2731 DurantBerkeley, CA 94704
$500 Gift Card
2455 Prospect St, Berkeley, CA 94704
$1,000/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
2455 Prospect StBerkeley, CA 94704
FAIRLAWN RESIDENCE, Oakland, CA 94601
$1,025+ /mo
Studio - 1 bed · 1 units available
FAIRLAWN RESIDENCEOakland, CA 94601
ArtHaus Telegraph, Berkeley, CA 94705
$1,031+ /mo
4 - 5 beds · 6 units available
ArtHaus TelegraphBerkeley, CA 94705
11 Weeks Free
Webster Apartment, Oakland, CA 94612
$1,050+ /mo
Studio · 1 bath · 200 sq ft
Webster ApartmentOakland, CA 94612
2124 Parker, Berkeley, CA 94704
$1,070+ /mo
3 - 4 beds · 7 units available
2124 ParkerBerkeley, CA 94704
2701 Durant, Berkeley, CA 94704
$1,090+ /mo
2 - 6 beds · 27 units available
2701 DurantBerkeley, CA 94704
MacArthur Heights, Oakland, CA 94619
$1,095/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 417 sq ft
MacArthur HeightsOakland, CA 94619
Special Offer
Spectra Southside, Berkeley, CA 94704
$1,100+ /mo
Studio · 6 units available
Spectra SouthsideBerkeley, CA 94704
Helios, Berkeley, CA 94703
$1,100+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 2 units available
HeliosBerkeley, CA 94703
Oakland Station, Oakland, CA 94603
$1,124+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 1 bath · 590 - 770 sq ft
Oakland StationOakland, CA 94603
Singles rooms on Shattuck Ave, near UC Campus! Free Wi-Fi on Shattuck Ave!, Berkeley, CA 94704
$1,150/mo
Studio · 2 units available
Singles rooms on Shattuck Ave, near UC Campus! Free Wi-Fi on Shattuck Ave!Berkeley, CA 94704
Brookfield Place, Oakland, CA 94603
$1,153+ /mo
1 - 3 beds · 3 units available
Brookfield PlaceOakland, CA 94603
1833 Harmon St, Berkeley, CA 94703
$1,175/mo
1 bed · 1 units available
1833 Harmon StBerkeley, CA 94703
The Laureate, Berkeley, CA 94704
$1,195+ /mo
3 - 4 beds · 2 - 2.5 baths · 1,112 - 1,400 sq ft
The LaureateBerkeley, CA 94704
The Metropolitan - Private Bedrooms, Berkeley, CA 94704
$1,200+ /mo
3 - 4 beds · 1 bath · 740 - 860 sq ft
The Metropolitan - Private BedroomsBerkeley, CA 94704
2020 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
$1,200+ /mo
4 beds · 2 units available
2020 Channing WayBerkeley, CA 94704
Special Offer
3228 Adeline, Berkeley, CA 94703
$1,205+ /mo
4 beds · 2 units available
3228 AdelineBerkeley, CA 94703
12 Panoramic, Berkeley, CA 94704
$1,220+ /mo
2 - 3 beds · 8 units available
12 PanoramicBerkeley, CA 94704
1811 27th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
$1,238+ /mo
1 - 2 beds · 3 units available
1811 27th AveOakland, CA 94601
2225 Hearst, Berkeley, CA 94709
$1,239+ /mo
5 beds · 2 units available
2225 HearstBerkeley, CA 94709
2504 Dana St, Berkeley, CA 94704
$1,250+ /mo
1 - 6 beds · 6 units available
2504 Dana StBerkeley, CA 94704