What is the average apartment size in Alameda?

The average size for a Alameda, CA apartment is 847 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Alameda?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Alameda is $2,984 per month, a 2.23% increase from last year’s average of $2,919.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Alameda?

In Alameda, studios rent for $2,150 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,636 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,236 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $4,046 per month

What is the average apartment size in Alameda?

The typical apartment in Alameda offers about 847 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Alameda?

Studio apartments in Alameda average 529 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 707 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 950 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,213 sq. ft.

Alameda, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Alameda?

The typical rent budget in Alameda ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 37% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Alameda?

In Alameda, 51% of households rent while 49% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Alameda is $2,984, a 2.23% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,919.

Studio Apartments at $2,150 offer the most budget-friendly option with 529 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 707 square feet for $2,636, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,236 offer 950 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,213 sq ft) for $4,046, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Alameda, CA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,984	847 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,150	529 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,636	707 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,236	950 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$4,046	1,213 sq. ft.

Alameda, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Alameda, CA have increased by 2.23% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,919 to $2,984.

What's the typical rent budget in Alameda, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Alameda, CA (37%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Alameda, CA?

15,194 or 51% of the households in Alameda, CA are renter-occupied while 14,616 or 49% are owner-occupied.

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How Alameda Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Alameda	$2,984
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Sacramento	$1,906
Long Beach	$2,670
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693
Berkeley, CA	$3,340
Hayward, CA	$2,432
San Mateo, CA	$3,640
Danville, CA	$3,165
Walnut Creek, CA	$2,660
San Leandro, CA	$2,327
Burlingame, CA	$3,555
Richmond, CA	$2,564
San Ramon, CA	$2,658
Belmont, CA	$3,221

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Alameda apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.