Shoreline Apartments, right on the Bay side of Alameda, has been good to me. My 1st floor Studio, at $1295, has been a bargain, considering the two pools, rec room, fitness center, private patio and assigned parking plus the fact that it's right on the water, moments from South Shore Center, and just a few minutes to a stress free ferry ride to the city.
Now for the not so good things, assigned parking doesn't make sense, my spot was on the opposite side of the building from where my unit was and wasn't changeable even when I had short term disability, the pools are only 'heated' by sunlight and I'm not talking about solar panels...just sunlight, and the washers/dryers have ruined quite a few pieces of my clothing due to them not being clean or from careless bleach users.
But the management has been responsive, polite, and I don't hold anything against them, since they aren't responsible for the rules nor the irresponsible laundry users.
I would recommend this place if you are looking for a quiet place to live where a few minutes bike ride will get you anywhere on the island safely and stress free, a wonderfully ornate, old school movie theater and versatile shopping center are centrally located, and multiple coffee houses and a variety of restaurants within easy access. You'll talk to Myrna or Ana. Tell them Cheryl says "Hi".
Hope that helps!