Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central San Leandro Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,400 (56 Rentals)

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Parkside Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartment

14377 Bancroft 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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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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Gateway Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

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

Stoakes Apartments

123 Stoakes AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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340-350 Callan Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

340-350 Callan Ave

340-350 Callan AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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341 Williams St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

341 Williams St

341 Williams StSan Leandro, CA 94577

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PARKWEST APARTMENTS
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

PARKWEST APARTMENTS

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

Belleview Apartments

144 Belleview DrSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Dolores Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dolores Apartments

474 Dolores AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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510 Castro
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

510 Castro

510 Castro StSan Leandro, CA 94577
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118 Euclid Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

118 Euclid Ave

118 Euclid AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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150 Haas Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

150 Haas Avenue

150 Haas AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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693 Estudillo Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

693 Estudillo Ave

693 Estudillo AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Hale Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hale Apartments

566 Estudillo AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Central San Leandro, San Leandro, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central San Leandro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central San Leandro area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Seventy Harlan priced from $1,845. Parklane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Central San Leandro apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Seventy Harlan0x1Studio,1BA$1,845
Parklane ApartmentsModern1BR,1BA$1,895
Metro Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Soji by Trion Living1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$1,915
PARKWEST APARTMENTS1x11BR,1BA$1,980
Redwood Grove Apartments1BR/1BA 800SF1BR,1BA$1,995
Bel Mark ApartmentsOne Bedroom - 7551BR,1BA$2,095
WOODSIDEC - 1X1 6091BR,1BA$2,095
Thornton Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,095
Metro Park Apartment Homes1X11BR,1BA$2,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central San Leandro, CA

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central San Leandro area is the $2.40 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 184 Callan Avenue in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Central San Leandro apartment is the 2x2R Model at Fenix 424 by Trion Living starting at $2,766 with a $2.51 price per square foot in the Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central San Leandro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
184 Callan Avenue2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.40
Fenix 424 by Trion Living2x2R2BR,2BA$2.51
Thornton Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.50
150 Haas Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.67
Linvale TownhomesChabot2BR,1BA$2.67
Hale Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.77
Redwood Grove Apartments1BR/1BA 800SF1BR,1BA$2.49
Bel Mark ApartmentsOne Bedroom - 7551BR,1BA$2.77
Metro Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.92
Soji by Trion Living1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$2.95

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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

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for East San Francisco. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central San Leandro Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central San Leandro Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central San Leandro Apartment is $1,895 at Parklane Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central San Leandro Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central San Leandro is starting from $2,229 at Metro Apartments.

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