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Val Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Val Vista Apartments

1557 165th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Parkside Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartment

14377 Bancroft AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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The Manzanita
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Manzanita

1475 167th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Fairmont Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmont Manor

1560 164th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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G and G Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

G and G Apartments

1461 163rd AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Hilltop Trio
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Trio

1711-1715 164th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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132 Dutton Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

132 Dutton Ave

132 Dutton AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Montair Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montair Apartments

1545 165th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Preda Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Preda Apartments

165 Preda StSan Leandro, CA 94577

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Aspen Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Apartments

141 Estabrook StSan Leandro, CA 94577
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206 Chumalia St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

206 Chumalia St

206 Chumalia StSan Leandro, CA 94577
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540 Callan Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

540 Callan Ave

540 Callan AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Eden Roc
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Roc

14665 Washington AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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1253 Pacific Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1253 Pacific Ave

1253 Pacific AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Gateway Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

635 Dowling BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Stoakes Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoakes Apartments

123 Stoakes AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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The Hilvue
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Hilvue

1584 164th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Where to Live, Where to Work: Your Guide to Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near San Francisco's 5 Best Employers

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Leandro, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026

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$2,795$1,58632
Washington Manor Bonaire$3,141$1,58685

Cheapest Available San Leandro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Leandro, CA is a Studio unit found at San Leandro Racquet Club in the Halcyon District neighborhood priced from $1,679. Hayward Village Senior Apartments in the Mt. Eden neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,687. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Leandro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Leandro Racquet ClubStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,679
Hayward Village Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,687
Ashland Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Sequoia Grove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,764
Soji by Trion Living1x1 Partial1BR,1BA$1,775
Seventy Harlan0x1Studio,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Leandro, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Leandro area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2x2R Model at Fenix 424 by Trion Living in the in the Manor neighborhood starting from $2,751. The second greatest value San Leandro apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bel Mark Apartments starting at $2,595 with a $2.42 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.
Fenix 424 by Trion Living2x2R2BR,2BA$2.50
Bel Mark Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.42
Ashland Garden ApartmentsAshland 2x12BR,1BA$2.23
1428 78th Ave, Unit 11428 78th Ave1BR,1BA$1.95
Bel Tempo ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.18
Fairmount Palms2-Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.66
Linvale TownhomesChabot2BR,1BA$2.67
1195 Santa Ana St, Unit DUPLEX1195 Santa Ana St2BR,1BA$2.56
Redwood Grove1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.46
Onstad Manor1x11BR,1BA$2.45

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

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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.

San Leandro, CA
Population: 89,703

Ranked #368

in US Census Population by City

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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 Hayward Village Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,687, while the average apartment in San Leandro costs $2,968.

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 1 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 $436 which is $2,532 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Leandro.

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