West Alameda

Alameda, CA

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West Alameda - Alameda, CA

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Incredible views and lively restaurants on Alameda’s west side

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The west side of the colorful, vibrant island that is Alameda is home to some of the city’s most exciting attractions and stunning surroundings. A large portion of West Alameda is made up of sprawling industrial space and an unused airfield that hosts motor shows and incredible events. West Alameda is also home to the USS Hornet, a historic aircraft carrier that played a part in WWII and the Apollo 11 recovery mission. If you’re looking for fun and enrichment all within a few minutes of San Francisco, look for a rental in West Alameda.

With an even mix of charming, mature homes and tech-laden apartments, West Alameda is mirroring the housing boom that’s occurring just across the bay. There’s plenty of parks to keep residents of the island entertained in the area’s incredible weather. Don’t miss Monarch St., with its wineries, breweries, and trendy restaurants. There’s comprehensive BART service from West Alameda, so popping into San Francisco or Oakland is easy.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in West Alameda is $2,051 for a studio, $2,444 for one bedroom, $2,949 for two bedrooms, and $3,923 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Alameda has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 575 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,051/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 694 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,444/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 883 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,949/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,179 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,923/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

77

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

47

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

77

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Crab Cove Visitor Center
  • Crown Memorial State Beach
  • Jack London Square
  • Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
  • Oakland Museum of California

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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