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Ballena Village Apartment Homes

335 Tideway Drive, Alameda, CA 94501

Property Summary

This apartment community in Alameda offers a variety of studio, one, and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents enjoy access to shared amenities including a fitness center, pool, spa, and clubhouse. Select homes have been renovated to feature modern kitchens with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops, along with private outdoor spaces like balconies or patios. The community is pet-friendly and provides convenient features such as on-site management, valet waste service, and a business center. Its location offers proximity to local transit, including the Seaplane Lagoon Ferry Terminal for commuting.

Renter brief

At the source check, 21 units were listed as available. That snapshot spanned studio to 2-bedroom homes.

Source · RentCafe · checked Sep 23, 2026

Current rent specials

New Residents Receive 2 Weeks Free & Waived Application Fees When You Look & Lease Select Homes. Certain Restrictions Apply; Our On-Site Team Can Provide More Details.

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Available units

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  • Studio · 1 ba · 579 ft² · Unit 13770A
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  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 680 ft² · Unit 32300A
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  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 615 ft² · Unit 341205
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  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 615 ft² · Unit 350103
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  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 680 ft² · Unit 13470B
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  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 680 ft² · Unit 33200A
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  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 615 ft² · Unit 350105
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  • 1 bd · 1 ba · 615 ft² · Unit 370114
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Renter facts, criterion by criterion

No overall grade — each row reflects only the fact and source shown.

Transit accessBelow average

2.2 mi straight-line distance to Lake Merritt

Source · Transit map coordinates · not a routed trip

Building ageFact

Built in 1973

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 12, 2026

In-unit laundryNot offered

Shared laundry on site

Source · Apartments.com · checked Aug 12, 2026

ParkingStrong

On-site parking listed

Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 2026

Amenities

  • Garbage Disposal
  • Courtyard
  • Recycling
  • Grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Elevator
  • Basketball Court
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Pet Friendly
  • Freezer
  • Package Service
  • Off-Street Parking
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Spa
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Online Services
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Air Conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Clubhouse
  • Fitness Center
  • Covered Parking
  • Business Center
  • Dishwasher
  • Pool
  • Storage Space
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Patio

Reviews

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4.2
Review Summary
  • Residents love the well-maintained community, responsive maintenance team, and helpful staff.
  • However, some residents experienced noise issues and reported car break-ins.
  • One resident reported unexpected move-out charges.
  • 4.2 stars across 124 reviews.
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Diane Santamorena
2 months ago
Google
Amazing Experience at Ballena Village! I’ve had such a great experience living at Ballena Village for just about a year now! The community is always clean, safe, and beautifully maintained. The ameni...
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M El H
a month ago
Google
My partner and I stopped by Ballena Apartments on a whim after driving by, and we ended up having a really great experience. The apartment manager was the first person we met, she greeted us right awa...

What's Around

  • Transit
    Lake Merritt · 2.2 mi straight-line
  • Groceries
    Bonfare Market · 0.6 mi
  • Dining
    71 restaurants & cafés within 1 mi
  • Parks
    Encinal Boat Ramp · 0.3 mi
  • University
    UCSF (Mission Bay campus) · 5.6 mi

Nearby Schools

Questions renters ask about this building

Is parking included in the rent?

On-site parking is listed as an amenity; confirm any parking cost with the leasing office.

Source · Rentable · checked Aug 15, 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 Aug 12, 2026

How close is the nearest rail station?

Lake Merritt is 2.2 mi away by straight-line distance; this is not a routed walking estimate.

Source · Transit map coordinates

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