Bay Vista
470 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501
Property Summary
Located on the edge of the Alameda Marina, this community offers a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere with proximity to waterfront paths and local dining. The two-story building features a swimming pool, courtyard, and picnic area for residents to enjoy. Select apartment homes have been updated with modern cabinetry, wood-style flooring, and stainless steel appliances. Residents benefit from assigned parking and gated access. The community is pet-friendly and provides convenient access to walking and biking trails, making it simple to enjoy the surrounding area.
Renter brief
At the source check, 9 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,200/mo.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 12, 2026
Current rent specials
Move in by 8/31 and score up to ONE MONTH FREE RENT!
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Plus, enjoy reduced monthly rates with our $300 concession already reflected in advertised rents. *on select units
Select units
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Available units
Checked 1 month ago
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 400 ft² · Unit 21Available Now$2,200/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 400 ft² · Unit 12Available Now$2,200/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 400 ft² · Unit 22Available Now$2,200/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 400 ft² · Unit 07Available Now$2,500/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 400 ft² · Unit 14Available Oct 15$2,545/mo
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 600 ft²Available NowCall for price
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 400 ft²Available NowCall for price
- 1 bd · 1 ba · 400 ft²Available NowCall for price
- 2 bd · 1 ba · 600 ft²Available NowCall for price
How the rent compares
Source · 692 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
Renter facts, criterion by criterion
No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.
19% lower than the 1-bedroom median within 3 mi
Source · 692 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Sep 24, 2026
2.0 mi straight-line distance to Lake Merritt
Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip
Built in 1959
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026
Shared laundry on site
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026
Amenities
- Courtyard
- Laundry Facilities
- Gated
- Bicycle Storage
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Storage Space
Policies & Fees
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026
Reviews
Reviews
- Residents report significant issues with maintenance, including broken appliances and pest problems.
- Management is described as unresponsive and unprofessional, with multiple complaints of ignored requests and unreturned calls.
- Several residents report a lack of concern for tenant well-being.
- 1.2 stars across 6 reviews.
What's Around
- TransitLake Merritt · 2.0 mi straight-line
- GroceriesBonfare Market · 0.3 mi
- Dining79 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
- ParksAlameda Park · 0.2 mi
- UniversityUCSF (Mission Bay campus) · 5.8 mi
Nearby Schools
Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.
Elementary Schools (2)
Questions renters ask about this building
Are pets allowed, and what do they cost?
The listing says cats are allowed; cat costs were not disclosed; dogs are allowed; dog costs were not disclosed.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026
Is there in-unit laundry?
The listing reports shared laundry; it does not list an installed in-unit washer/dryer.
Source · Apartments.com · checked Sep 22, 2026
How close is the nearest rail station?
Lake Merritt is 2.0 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.
Source · Transit map coordinates
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