Villa Marina Apartments offers large one-bedroom apartments measuring 12 feet by 17 feet with 12 feet of closet space. Our two-bedroom apartments feature huge country kitchens with over 10 feet of countertop space or very large living rooms in a unit sharing no walls.
The kitchens all feature updated appliances and are equipped with track lighting for a well-lit kitchen workspace. The bathrooms all feature a glass enclosed tub with a window. Apartments may feature new LVP flooring in the bathroom and kitchen and new carpet in the living room and bedroom. Apartments on the second and third floors also feature a large private balcony.
Each apartment at Villa Marina includes a reserved gated parking space at no additional cost. We offer a large laundry room with six washers and six dryers here on the property.
Villa Marina Apartments is a smoke-free community. Built in 1965, this three-story building features an enclosed, gated courtyard. Our grounds and seasonal recreational swimming pool are professionally maintained. The building also offers a well-equipped exercise facility featuring universal weights and aerobic stations including a Stairmaster and a Precor Elliptical. Villa Marina Apartments includes two elevators.
We are located only fifty yards from the Bay. Crab Cove Park and picnic area are just around the corner. Enjoy a stroll along Alameda's Crown Memorial Beach. Find fresh flowers and ripe seasonal fruits & vegetables at Alameda's twice weekly Farmers' Market only a few blocks away.
You'll find us convenient for commuting to San Francisco via the San Francisco express bus. There is a bus which runs from Alameda to Berkeley as well as Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) trains from downtown Oakland to most points in the Bay Area. Avoid the Bay Bridge and ride the Alameda ferry from less than one mile away; only 20 minutes to the foot of Market Street!
Villa Marina pays most utilities including water and gas. Parking is free! Currently, Villa Marina requires a 12-month lease term.
Apartment for rent
$2,195+/moFees may apply
One Bedroom, 550 Central Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
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What's special
Enclosed gated courtyardUpdated appliances
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Details
- Building name: Villa Marina Apartments
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Alameda
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: One Year Lease
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/20/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,195 |
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Neighborhood: West End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Paden Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Encinal Jr. Sr. High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 6/10Will C. Wood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi







