
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Bancroft Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,400 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Bancroft area of San Leandro.


Metro Park Apartment Homes

327 Woodland Park

San Leandro Racquet Club

Seventy Harlan

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Redwood Grove

Parklane Apartments

Onstad Manor

150 Haas Avenue

Fenix 424 by Trion Living

Woodchase Apartments
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Parkside Apartment

527-529 Callan Avenue

132 Dutton Ave

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Alto Apartments

206 Chumalia St
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540 Callan Ave

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341 Williams St
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Bella Vista on Bancroft

11810 Foothill Way
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bancroft?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bancroft Studio Apartments | $2,080 | $1,595 | $2,281 |
| Bancroft 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,333 | $1,595 | $2,868 |
| Bancroft 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,751 | $2,095 | $3,768 |
| Bancroft 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,522 | $3,350 | $3,695 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Bancroft Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA.
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Cheapest Available Bancroft Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bancroft area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at San Leandro Senior Living priced from $1,595. Alto Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Bancroft apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Leandro Senior Living | The Aria | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Alto Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| PARKWEST APARTMENTS | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| Parklane Apartments | Modern | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| 150 Haas Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| Onstad Manor | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| Fenix 424 by Trion Living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,948 |
| Redwood Grove | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Bella Vista on Bancroft | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| Woodchase Apartments | WCSTUD | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bancroft, CA
As of January 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bancroft area is the $2.16 price per square foot 281 Juana Ave Model at 281 Juana Ave, Unit 304 in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Bancroft apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bel Mark Apartments starting at $2,645 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the Halcyon District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bancroft apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 281 Juana Ave, Unit 304 | 281 Juana Ave | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Bel Mark Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.47 |
| Hale Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Linvale Townhomes | Marina | 2BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Redwood Grove | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Fenix 424 by Trion Living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Onstad Manor | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| 150 Haas Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| San Leandro Senior Living | The Aria | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| PARKWEST APARTMENTS | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bancroft Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bancroft?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bancroft is at Woodchase Apartments listed at $2,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bancroft Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bancroft Apartment is $1,595 at San Leandro Senior Living.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bancroft Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bancroft is starting from $2,295 at Alto Apartments.
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