Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Leandro, CA from $600 (9 Rentals)

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The Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

2600-2685 Ec Reems CtOakland, CA 94605
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11810 Foothill Way
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11810 Foothill Way

11810 Foothill WayOakland, CA 94605
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Leandro, CA

Pricing Updated: 11/02/2025

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$2,500$1,56846
Washington Manor Bonaire$3,225$1,568179

Cheapest Available San Leandro Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Leandro, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakland 34 Apartments in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood priced from $1,231. Oakland Station in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,428. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Leandro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,231
Oakland Station1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,428
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,568

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Leandro, CA and Nearby

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Leandro area is the $1.18 price per square foot 4303 Rilea Way Model at 4303 Rilea Way, Unit 1 in the in the Caballo Hills neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value San Leandro apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Chateau Manor Apartments starting at $2,725 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Springlake 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.
4303 Rilea Way, Unit 14303 Rilea Way2BR,1BA$1.18
Chateau Manor Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.22
1478 165th Ave, Unit Apt D1478 165th Ave2BR,1BA$2.18
Bella Vista on Bancroft2X22BR,2BA$2.36
Oakland 34 Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.22
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.84
1428 78th Ave, Unit 31428 78th Ave1BR,1BA$2.39
150 Haas Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.39
Manchester Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.31
Oakland Station1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.42

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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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Getting Around San Leandro, CA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $1,795.

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

The cheapest apartment in San Leandro is Oakland 34 Apartments which is listed at $1,231, while the average apartment in San Leandro costs $2,862.

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 24 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 $512 which is $2,350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Leandro.

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