Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central San Leandro Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $700 (63 Rentals)

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property at 129 Oakes Blvd

$3,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 20

129 Oakes Blvd

San LeandroCA94577
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Marea Alta
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marea Alta

1400-1498 San Leandro BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94577
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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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Preda Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Preda Apartments

165 Preda StSan 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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Alto Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alto Apartments

1270 143rd AveSan Leandro, CA 94578

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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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PARKWEST APARTMENTS
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

PARKWEST APARTMENTS

14400 E 14th StSan Leandro, CA 94578
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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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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Parklane Apartments priced from $1,895. PARKWEST APARTMENTS has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,934. Here are the most affordable Central San Leandro apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Parklane ApartmentsModern1BR,1BA$1,895
PARKWEST APARTMENTS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,934
Redwood Grove Apartments1BR/1BA 800SF1BR,1BA$1,995
Bel Mark ApartmentsOne Bedroom - 7551BR,1BA$2,095
Seventy Harlan1x11BR,1BA$2,095
150 Haas Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,125
Metro Park Apartment Homes1X11BR,1BA$2,150
Juana Ave-4751BR/1.5BA1BR,1BA$2,195
Woodchase ApartmentsWC1LOFT1BR,1BA$2,199
Bancroft Towers ApartmentsBancroft 1x11BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central San Leandro, CA

As of August 19, 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 236 Haas Ave Model at 236 Haas Ave, Unit 8 starting at $2,350 with a $2.61 price per square foot in the Bancroft 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
236 Haas Ave, Unit 8236 Haas Ave2BR,1BA$2.61
Bel Mark ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - 8702BR,2BA$2.98
Thornton Apartments1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.68
Seventy Harlan1x11BR,1BA$2.57
Redwood Grove Apartments1BR/1BA 800SF1BR,1BA$2.49
Juana Ave-4751BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$2.74
Fenix 424 by Trion Living1x1R1BR,1BA$2.82
150 Haas Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.83
PARKWEST APARTMENTS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.98

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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 $2,300 at Belleview Dr. 185.

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