4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Alameda, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Alameda, California as of August 2026. That's +39% higher than the citywide median of $2,961 and +64% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,879 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,930 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,980 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,991 |
| 5 | California City | $2,070 |
| 6 | Florin | $2,076 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $2,100 |
| 8 | Maywood | $2,169 |
| 9 | Porterville | $2,210 |
| 10 | Oroville | $2,215 |
| 11 | El Centro | $2,220 |
| 12 | Paradise | $2,230 |
| 13 | Red Bluff | $2,230 |
| 14 | La Riviera | $2,250 |
| 15 | Eureka | $2,280 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | $6,970 |
| 2 | Solana Beach | $6,500 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $6,455 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $6,370 |
| 5 | Scotts Valley | $6,270 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $6,270 |
| 7 | Aptos | $6,270 |
| 8 | Newport Beach | $6,188 |
| 9 | Foster City | $6,050 |
| 10 | Irvine | $5,986 |
| 11 | Carlsbad | $5,908 |
| 12 | Los Altos | $5,850 |
| 13 | Encinitas | $5,820 |
| 14 | Laguna Beach | $5,770 |
| 15 | Chula Vista | $5,738 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Alameda.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Alameda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland, CA | 4 mi | $3,821 | $-309 (-7%) |
| Emeryville, CA | 4.4 mi | $4,350 | +$220 (+5%) |
| Berkeley, CA | 7 mi | $4,035 | $-95 (-2%) |
| Albany, CA | 8.1 mi | $4,070 | $-60 (-1%) |
| San Francisco, CA | 9.7 mi | $4,505 | +$375 (+9%) |
| Orinda, CA | 9.8 mi | $4,510 | +$380 (+9%) |
| San Leandro, CA | 10.1 mi | $3,620 | $-510 (-12%) |
| El Cerrito, CA | 10.3 mi | $4,010 | $-120 (-3%) |
| San Lorenzo, CA | 12.1 mi | $4,030 | $-100 (-2%) |
| Moraga, CA | 12.2 mi | $4,790 | +$660 (+16%) |
| South San Francisco, CA | 12.9 mi | $4,120 | $-10 (0%) |
| Richmond, CA | 13 mi | $3,613 | $-517 (-13%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Alameda — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Alameda?
As of August 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Alameda, California is $4,130 per month. This is +39% higher than the citywide median of $2,961.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Alameda?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $165,200 ($13,767/month gross), which works out to roughly $79.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Alameda expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Alameda's 4+ bedroom median of $4,130 is +64% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,522. It ranks in the 91th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Alameda rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 379 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, Alameda ranks #205 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Alameda?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Oakland ($3,821), Berkeley ($4,035), Albany ($4,070).