Metro 510
510-512 El Cerrito Plz,
El Cerrito, CA 94530
$2,650 - $4,600 | Studio - 3 Beds
Albany
Albany, CA
Area Guide
Soak up small-town ambiance near a metropolis
Charming
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Coastal
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Bayfront
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Vibrant
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Close-Knit
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Convenient
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Active
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Scenic
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Situated on the eastern shoreline of the San Francisco Bay, next to the Golden Gate Bridge, Albany is ranked among the best places to live in California. Centrally located in a major metropolitan area, Albany manages to maintain a sense of small-town ambiance, which is accentuated by its charming commercial corridor along Solano Avenue with quaint local shops and some of the Bay area’s best eateries.
Albany hosts the annual Solano Stroll, an open-air parade and fair, drawing hundreds of thousands to the city every year. Recreational opportunities abound in Albany, with access to East Shore State Park, the San Francisco Bay Trail, and Golden Gate Fields Racetrack. Neighboring communities like Berkeley, El Cerrito, Kensington, and Richmond offer plenty of amenities and recreational opportunities as well. Convenience to public transportation and major freeways makes getting around from Albany simple.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Albany, CA is $1,829 for a studio, $1,601 for one bedroom, $2,245 for two bedrooms, and $2,679 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Albany has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,601/month
411 Sq Ft
Transportation
92
Walker's Paradise
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
57
Good Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
95
Biker's Paradise
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
569 Students
9
Public
Grades K-5
325 Students
8
Public
Grades K-5
675 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
781 Students
8
Public
Grades 9-12
1,151 Students
10
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Eddy Arboretum
- McLaughlin Eastshore State Park
- Shorebird Nature Center
- Cesar Chavez Park
- Point Isabel Regional Shoreline
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.