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  15. Building Photo - Surfside
    1 BED
    $1,695

    Surfside

    434 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
  23. STUDIO
    $1,488+
    1 BED
    $1,863+
    3 BEDS
    $3,033+

    ArtHaus Oakbrook

    1232 E 19th St, Oakland, CA 94606
  25. 1 BED
    $1,863

    Palmcrest

    1125 E 18th St, Oakland, CA 94606
  28. STUDIO
    $1,478+
    2 BEDS
    $2,669+

    ArtHaus Ninth

    685 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607
  30. STUDIO
    $1,966+
    1 BED
    $2,600+
    2 BEDS
    $3,311+

    Orion Apartments

    255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606

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$2,491
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Some Transit

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78

Somewhat Bikeable

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Alameda, CA Apartments for Rent

Alameda is an island city built on an archipelago in San Francisco Bay, famous for tree-lined streets, preserved Victorian architecture, and 2.5 miles of sandy beach at Crown Memorial State Beach. People searching for apartments for rent in Alameda will discover housing options from historic Victorian-era buildings to modern waterfront apartment communities, with average rents around $2,415 for a one-bedroom and $2,810 for a two-bedroom. The city's 77,000-plus residents enjoy a walkable downtown along Park Street, home to the restored 1932 Alameda Theatre and plenty of independent shops and restaurants.

Renting in Alameda provides easy access to San Francisco and the East Bay through regular ferry service and AC Transit buses, with nearby Oakland BART stations adding more commute choices. The city boasts nearly 20 parks, including Jean Sweeney Open Space Park and Lincoln Park, plus Alameda Point—a former Naval Air Station that now houses Spirits Alley's craft beverage makers and the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum. You can explore diverse dining along Park Street and Webster Street, shop at South Shore Center, and enjoy waterfront recreation, all while benefiting from the island's safe, walkable neighborhoods and coastal atmosphere.

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Getting Around Alameda

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81

Very Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
78

Very Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
46

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Alameda High

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Grades 9-12
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Lincoln Middle

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Grades 6-8
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Donald D. Lum Elementary

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30 Students
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Frank Otis Elementary

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Amelia Earhart Elementary

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Edison Elementary

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