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Wavecrest Lanai Apartments

2028 Franciscan Way, Alameda, CA 94501

Property Summary

Located on a quiet neighborhood street, this community is just one block from the walking paths of Crown Memorial Beach. Residents enjoy a peaceful environment with lush landscaping, including palms and magnolias, and a new pool with a sundeck. The property is situated directly across from the South Shore shopping center for convenient access to groceries and services. Units offer a variety of finishes, with most featuring new appliances, dishwashers, and private balconies or patios. The community is fully gated with remote access and provides assigned, covered parking.

Renter brief

At the source check, 1 unit were listed as available. That snapshot spanned 1-bedroom homes. The lowest listed rent in that snapshot was $2,275/mo.

Source · Rent.com · checked Nov 6, 2026

The unit

Checked in the last hour

$2,275 /mo
1 bd · 1 ba
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How the rent compares

This building, 1 bd$2,275
Within 3 mi median$2,470

Source · 390 active 1-bedroom units · Within 3 mi · 45-day window · computed Nov 6, 2026

Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
  • Controlled Access
  • Dishwasher

Reviews

Review Summary
  • Residents appreciate the friendly neighbors, convenient location, and responsive maintenance.
  • However, several residents report extremely high utility bills, noise issues due to thin walls, and unresponsive staff.
  • The building's age and poor insulation are also concerns.
  • 2.1 stars across 7 reviews.
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joe n
8 months ago
Google
Do not fall for their credits offer, utility bill is about $4000 for the whole year, AFTER you move out, they claim their billing cycle is 3 months behind (their way of scamming people). Save your har...
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Rishi
3 months ago
Google
Wanted to provide an honest review of Wavecrest Lanai: Apartments: The building itself is very old and feels shaky. The walls are paper thin and I could hear any conversation/music from my neighbors....

What's Around

  • Transit
    Fruitvale · 2.2 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Sips Global Teas · 0.3 mi
  • Dining
    106 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Alameda Beach · 0.1 mi
  • University
    UCSF (Mission Bay campus) · 7.2 mi

Nearby Schools

Public and charter schools whose attendance zones include this property.

Elementary Schools (1)

A-
Maya Lin School
Public·477 students·Alameda Unified School District

Middle Schools (1)

A-
Will C. Wood Middle School
Public·603 students·Alameda Unified School District

High Schools (3)

A+
Alameda Science and Technology Institute
Public·167 students·Alameda Unified School District
A
Alameda High School
Public·1,863 students·Alameda Unified School District
C+
Island High School
Public·85 students·Alameda Unified School District
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