1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Alameda, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Alameda, California as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $2,948 and +60% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Alameda
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Alameda
Compare Alameda's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $974 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Alameda.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Alameda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland, CA | 4 mi | $2,062 | $-168 (-8%) |
| Emeryville, CA | 4.4 mi | $2,350 | +$120 (+5%) |
| Berkeley, CA | 7 mi | $2,178 | $-52 (-2%) |
| Albany, CA | 8.1 mi | $2,200 | $-30 (-1%) |
| San Francisco, CA | 9.7 mi | $2,842 | +$612 (+27%) |
| Orinda, CA | 9.8 mi | $2,410 | +$180 (+8%) |
| San Leandro, CA | 10.1 mi | $1,955 | $-275 (-12%) |
| El Cerrito, CA | 10.3 mi | $2,170 | $-60 (-3%) |
| San Lorenzo, CA | 12.1 mi | $2,170 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Moraga, CA | 12.2 mi | $2,590 | +$360 (+16%) |
| South San Francisco, CA | 12.9 mi | $2,610 | +$380 (+17%) |
| Richmond, CA | 13 mi | $1,950 | $-280 (-13%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Alameda — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Alameda?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Alameda, California is $2,230 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $2,948.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Alameda?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $89,200 ($7,433/month gross), which works out to roughly $42.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Alameda expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Alameda's 1-bedroom median of $2,230 is +60% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 90th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Alameda rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Alameda ranks #211 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Alameda?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Oakland ($2,062), Berkeley ($2,178), Albany ($2,200).