
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in San Leandro, CA from $1,650 (45 Rentals)


Manchester Apartments

16005 Maubert Ave

Summerhill Terrace

1826 170th Ave, Unit 1

Woodchase Apartments

Aspen Apartments

Val Vista Apartments

1253 Pacific Ave
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Eden Roc

The Hilvue

Montair Apartments

1553 159th Ave

Belleview Apartments

Gateway Apartments

Columbus Manor Apartments

132 Dutton Ave

The Heights
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Alto Apartments

Argyle Apartments

151 Catron Dr

Oakland Station

1131 88th Ave, Unit B

20331 Concord Ave

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1618 99th Ave

538 Douglas Ave

The Grove
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Brookfield Place

11810 Foothill Way

MacArthur

Bay Heart Apartments

9240-9244 MacArthur Blvd

Oakland 34 Apartments

The Grove

Sovereign Square

Hayward Village Senior Apartments
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Tassafaronga Village

15574 Usher St

9833 Walnut St

Alta Vista Apartments

Brookpoint Apartments

Mattox Apartments

The Townhomes of Casa de Luna

244-264 Blossom

538 Douglas Ave
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San Leandro, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Leandro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Leandro Studio Apartments | $1,847 | $1,586 | $2,352 |
| San Leandro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,115 | $1,400 | $3,331 |
| San Leandro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $1,650 | $3,911 |
| San Leandro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,234 | $2,200 | $7,932 |
| San Leandro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,413 | $4,413 | $4,413 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Leandro Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in San Leandro?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Leandro is under $1,845.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Leandro?
The cheapest apartment in San Leandro is Oakland Station which is listed at $1,698, while the average apartment in San Leandro costs $2,962.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Leandro?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in San Leandro that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in San Leandro?
Cheap apartments in San Leandro have an average cost of $446 which is $2,516 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Leandro.
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