Apartments for Rent in Alameda Under $3,500
Alameda is an island city in the East Bay — quiet, Victorian, and more like a small town than a suburb of Oakland. No BART (bus to Fruitvale or the ferry to SF). More space and often more affordable than Oakland proper for comparable square footage.
170 listings available — updated June 3, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
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Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in Alameda right now?
As of June 3, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 170 apartments for rent in Alameda under $3,500/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area sources.
What is the rent for a typical apartment in Alameda?
Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in Alameda start at $880/month, with an average of $2,556 and a median of $2,495/month. Prices reflect 170 active listings updated June 3, 2026.
How often are Rentomatics listings updated?
Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours from Craigslist, Zumper, and other Bay Area rental sources. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.
Does Rentomatics show broker fees?
Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments.
What is Alameda like?
Alameda is an island city in the East Bay — quiet, Victorian, and more like a small town than a suburb of Oakland. No BART (bus to Fruitvale or the ferry to SF). More space and often more affordable than Oakland proper for comparable square footage.