What does "Cheap" mean for rental homes in Alameda County, CA?

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

How to search for Cheap Houses in Alameda County, CA?

When searching on HotPads for more affordable houses, use the "Sort:" feature to sort single family homes 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" houses come on the market.

What are some additional tips for securing a "cheaper" rental home?

Single family homeowners or property managers can be easier to negotiate rental terms with than larger multi-tenant buildings. Here are a couple things that you can discuss to potentially drop monthly rental costs: Offer to sign a longer lease for lowered monthly rent Negotiate landscaping or property maintenance for lowered monthly rent Educate yourself regarding the housing rental market and market rates in Alameda County. Knowing this will help you accurately negotiate fair rent.

Affordable Houses for Rent in Alameda County, CA from $1,100

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

There are currently 570 cheaper houses available for rent.

6020 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
$1,095/mo
5 beds · 3 baths · 1,450 sq ft
6020 Telegraph AveOakland, CA 94609
Arthur Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
$1,400/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
San Leandro, CASan Leandro, CA 94577
9020 Hillside St, Oakland, CA 94603
$1,475/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 360 sq ft
9020 Hillside StOakland, CA 94603
4325B Essex St, Emeryville, CA 94608
$1,495/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
4325B Essex StEmeryville, CA 94608
3189 Jake St, Tracy, CA 95377
$1,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
3189 Jake StTracy, CA 95377
1867 S Lazuli St, Mountain House, CA 95391
$1,500/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
1867 S Lazuli StMountain House, CA 95391
1814 Chestnut St, Oakland, CA 94607
$1,525/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 374 sq ft
1814 Chestnut StOakland, CA 94607
675 E Diaz Ln, Mountain House, CA 95391
$1,599/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 310 sq ft
675 E Diaz LnMountain House, CA 95391
Ives Ln, Tracy, CA 95377
$1,600/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 800 sq ft
Tracy, CATracy, CA 95377
1240 N Martorella Ave, Mountain House, CA 95391
$1,600/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 400 sq ft
1240 N Martorella AveMountain House, CA 95391
1550 162nd Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578
$1,695/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
1550 162nd AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
3133 Curran Ave, Oakland, CA 94602
$1,750/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 300 sq ft
3133 Curran AveOakland, CA 94602
2318 Valentano Dr, Dublin, CA 94568
$1,775/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
2318 Valentano DrDublin, CA 94568
676 Hillgirt Cir, Oakland, CA 94610
$1,800/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 360 sq ft
676 Hillgirt CirOakland, CA 94610
1256 99th Ave, Oakland, CA 94603
$1,898/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 868 sq ft
1256 99th AveOakland, CA 94603
New Today
378 Melven Ct, San Leandro, CA 94577
$1,900/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
378 Melven CtSan Leandro, CA 94577
Ponziano Pl, Mountain House, CA 95391
$1,950/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
Mountain House, CAMountain House, CA 95391
Altamont Rd, San Leandro, CA 94578
$1,950/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
San Leandro, CASan Leandro, CA 94578
2023 Avanti Ave, Dublin, CA 94568
$1,950/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
2023 Avanti AveDublin, CA 94568
Del Monte Way, San Leandro, CA 94578
$1,995/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
San Leandro, CASan Leandro, CA 94578
Madison Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
$2,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
Livermore, CALivermore, CA 94550
641 18th St, Oakland, CA 94612
$2,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 900 sq ft
641 18th StOakland, CA 94612
1079 Adason Dr, San Leandro, CA 94578
$2,000/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 500 sq ft
1079 Adason DrSan Leandro, CA 94578
2627 Seminary Ave, Oakland, CA 94605
$2,000/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 850 sq ft
2627 Seminary AveOakland, CA 94605
Special Offer
4859 Coco Palm Dr, Fremont, CA 94538
$2,000/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 350 sq ft
4859 Coco Palm DrFremont, CA 94538
1812 E 17th St, Oakland, CA 94606
$2,050/mo
1 bed · 1 bath
1812 E 17th StOakland, CA 94606
982 Kern Ct, Livermore, CA 94551
$2,095/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
982 Kern CtLivermore, CA 94551
Willis Ct, Oakland, CA 94619
$2,100/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 625 sq ft
Oakland, CAOakland, CA 94619
1470 79th Ave, Oakland, CA 94621
$2,100/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 1,250 sq ft
1470 79th AveOakland, CA 94621
3663 Madeira Way, Livermore, CA 94550
$2,195/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 295 sq ft
3663 Madeira WayLivermore, CA 94550
26147 Danforth Ln, Hayward, CA 94545
$2,200/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
26147 Danforth LnHayward, CA 94545
6029 Market St, Oakland, CA 94608
$2,200/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 462 sq ft
6029 Market StOakland, CA 94608
Sydney Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546
$2,250/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 600 sq ft
Castro Valley, CACastro Valley, CA 94546
1461 103rd Ave, Oakland, CA 94603
$2,250/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 750 sq ft
1461 103rd AveOakland, CA 94603
2552 Truman Ave, Oakland, CA 94605
$2,250/mo
2 beds · 1 bath
2552 Truman AveOakland, CA 94605
11446 Cull Canyon Rd, Castro Valley, CA 94552
$2,300/mo
2 beds · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft
11446 Cull Canyon RdCastro Valley, CA 94552
1356 84th Ave, Oakland, CA 94621
$2,300/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 700 sq ft
1356 84th AveOakland, CA 94621
5723 Buena Vista Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
$2,325/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 650 sq ft
5723 Buena Vista AveOakland, CA 94618
6459 Buena Ventura Ave, Oakland, CA 94605
$2,350/mo
1 bed · 1 bath · 1,000 sq ft
6459 Buena Ventura AveOakland, CA 94605
862 E Angela St, Pleasanton, CA 94566
$2,350/mo
Studio · 1 bath · 550 sq ft
862 E Angela StPleasanton, CA 94566