Alameda, California Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Alameda, California rental market.

Alameda, California

Average Apartment Rent

$2,915

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

-1.1%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Alameda, California apartments have recorded a -1.1% rent decrease.

Alameda, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Alameda $2,595 $2,560 $2,634 $2,703 $2,735 $2,649 $2,736 $2,713 $2,726 $2,915
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Alameda
National
Nov 2021
$2,595
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,560
$1,635
Jul 2022
$2,634
$1,708
Nov 2022
$2,703
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,735
$1,714
Jul 2023
$2,649
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,736
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,713
$1,727
Jul 2024
$2,726
$1,752
Nov 2024
$2,915
$1,748

Alameda, California Average Apartment Rent

Alameda, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 93.75%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Alameda, California rentals, while condos priced $700 - $1000 hold the lowest share of the market – 0.49%.

Alameda, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 15,409
Owner occupied housing units 14,411

Renters take up 52% of Alameda, California real estate, occupying a total of 15,409 units, while homeowners live in 14,411 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

3.8

Renter median household income**

$95,972

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.28

Rental vacancy rate**

5.4%

Alameda, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 1,236
1 bed 5,080
2 beds 5,988
3 beds 2,567
4 beds 410
5 or more beds 128

There are 5,988 rentals in Alameda, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 39%. Units with 5 or more beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (1%), amounting to 128 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Alameda, California homes for rent is 3.8.

Alameda, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 491
25 - 34 years 3,373
35 - 44 years 3,740
45 - 54 years 2,910
55 - 59 years 1,071
60 - 64 years 1,200
65 - 74 years 1,731
75 - 84 years 566
85 years and over 327

Most condos for rent in Alameda, California are occupied by residents in the 35 - 44 years age group (24%), followed by those in the 25 - 34 years age group (22%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 2%.

Alameda, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 8,122
Non-Family Households 7,287

Alameda, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 4,123
No related children of the householder under 18 11,286

A total of 8,122 apartments for rent in Alameda, California, or 53% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 27% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 4,123 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Alameda, California is 2.28.

Alameda, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 810
High school graduate (including equivalency) 1,740
Some college or associate's degree 4,221
Bachelor's degree or higher 8,638

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 56% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 5% of the homes for rent in Alameda, California.

Alameda, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 290
Built 2000 - 2009 643
Built 1990 - 1999 768
Built 1980 - 1989 1,551
Built 1970 - 1979 2,804
Built 1960 - 1969 2,927
Built 1950 - 1959 1,395
Built 1940 - 1949 850
Built 1939 or earlier 4,170

The highest share of Alameda, California apartment rentals, namely 27% or 4,170 units, were Built 1939 or earlier, followed by those Built 1960 - 1969 (19%, 2,927 units), and the ones Built 1970 - 1979 (18%, 2,804 units).

Alameda, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 1,071
Moved in 2018 to 2020 4,335
Moved in 2010 to 2017 6,250
Moved in 2000 to 2009 2,840
Moved in 1990 to 1999 638
Moved in 1989 or earlier 275

Median year renter moved into unit 2015

Most Alameda, California renters (41%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 2% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Alameda, California condos for rent is 2015.

Alameda, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 1,865
1 vehicle available 8,007
2 vehicles available 4,340
3 vehicles available 855
4 or more vehicles available 342

When it comes to transportation options, 52% of Alameda, California renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 28% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 12% have No vehicle available.

Alameda, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 10,316
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 1,135
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 2,637
Walked 555
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 854
Worked at home 3,792

Alameda, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 27,821
Moved within same county 3,573
Moved from different county within same state 1,785
Moved from different state 955
Moved from abroad 322

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Alameda, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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