Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bal Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,500 (31 Rentals)

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Parkside Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartment

14377 Bancroft AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Aspen Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Apartments

141 Estabrook StSan 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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Terrace Garden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Garden

14700 Washington AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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PARKWEST APARTMENTS
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

PARKWEST APARTMENTS

14400 E 14th StSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Dolores Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dolores Apartments

474 Dolores AveSan Leandro, CA 94577

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Bal, San Leandro, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bal Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bal area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Sequoia Grove Apartments priced from $1,764. Seventy Harlan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here are the most affordable Bal apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sequoia Grove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,764
Seventy Harlan0x1Studio,1BA$1,845
Metro Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Parklane ApartmentsModern1BR,1BA$1,895
PARKWEST APARTMENTS1x11BR,1BA$1,980
Bayfair1x11BR,1BA$2,005
Thornton Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,095
Metro Park Apartment Homes1X11BR,1BA$2,150
Woodchase ApartmentsWC1LOFT1BR,1BA$2,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bal, CA

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bal area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Thornton Apartments in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Bal apartment is the 2-Bedroom Model at Fairmount Palms starting at $2,395 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the Ashland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Thornton Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.50
Fairmount Palms2-Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.66
Hesperian Townhomes2X12BR,1BA$2.95
Sequoia Grove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.71
PARKWEST APARTMENTS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.30
Metro Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Woodchase ApartmentsWC1LOFT1BR,1BA$3.39
Bayfair1x11BR,1BA$3.34
Metro Park Apartment Homes1X11BR,1BA$3.62
Parklane ApartmentsModern1BR,1BA$3.45

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Leandro. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bal Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bal Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bal Apartment is $1,764 at Sequoia Grove Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bal Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bal is starting from $2,312 at Metro Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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