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The Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

2600-2685 Ec Reems CtOakland, CA 94605
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Brookfield Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brookfield Place

555 98th AveOakland, CA 94603

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Oakland 34 Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland 34 Apartments

10920 Macarthur BlvdOakland, CA 94605
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Leandro, CA

Pricing Updated: 01/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the San Leandro, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Leandro Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ashland$2,550$1,30630
Washington Manor Bonaire$3,350$1,306135

Cheapest Available San Leandro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Leandro, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Brookfield Place in the Laqua Manor neighborhood priced from $914. Lakeside Village in the Ashland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,306. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Leandro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookfield Place2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$914
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,306
Oakland Station1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,424

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Leandro, CA

As of January 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Leandro area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Chateau Manor Apartments in the in the Springlake neighborhood starting from $2,725. The second greatest value San Leandro apartment is the 281 Juana Ave Model at 281 Juana Ave, Unit 304 starting at $2,595 with a $2.16 price per square foot in the Halcyon District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Leandro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chateau Manor Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.22
281 Juana Ave, Unit 304281 Juana Ave2BR,2BA$2.16
Bel Tempo ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.18
1611 103rd Ave, Unit A beautiful, one bedroomI1611 103rd Ave1BR,1BA$1.89
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.73
Onstad Manor1x11BR,1BA$2.45
Brookfield Place2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.17
Manchester Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.31
Oakland Station1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.41
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$2.29

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San Leandro Overview

The California state is one of the liveliest places to be in. if has so much to offer in terms of entertainment, public and private amenities, landmark features and residential options. This makes it one of the best places to live. San Leandro is one of the best places to reside in with various San Leandro apartments available.

Why live in San Leandro, CA?

A great place to live in is where you can gain access to services and other amenities easily. A place where you can conveniently access top facilities and live life to the fullest. San Leandro is one such place. The place is strategically located and is served by a diverse road network. Besides that, there are more mass transit options in the area making movement in the city easy. Other than that, there are a number of entertainment and food options for relaxation and enjoyment. Parks, hospitals, educational facilities and stores are available in plenty. The diverse population, also, make the city attractive.

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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 $1,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Leandro?

The cheapest apartment in San Leandro is Oakland Station which is listed at $1,424, while the average apartment in San Leandro costs $2,950.

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 13 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 $505 which is $2,445 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Leandro.

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