
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Leandro Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,400 (52 Rentals)
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San Leandro Senior Living

Woodchase Apartments

Soji by Trion Living

San Leandro Racquet Club

Seventy Harlan

Onstad Manor

Redwood Grove Apartments

Fenix 424 by Trion Living

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Bel Mark Apartments

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100 Callan Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1931

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100 Callan Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID1938

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100 Callan Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID1942
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100 Callan Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID1941

414 Bancroft Ave

515 Davis St

527-529 Callan Avenue

132 Dutton Ave

The Warren Manor Apartments

Aspen Apartments

206 Chumalia St

540 Callan Ave

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1253 Pacific Ave

Stoakes Apartments

Leilani Apartments

527 Callan Ave

341 Williams St

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Dolores Apartments

510 Castro

Thornton Apartments
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Bella Vista on Bancroft

118 Euclid Ave

150 Haas Ave

184 Callan Ave

Hale Apartments

693 Estudillo Ave

1309 & 1311 135th Ave

107 Euclid Ave

1774 Bancroft Ave

97 Durant Ave
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Downtown San Leandro, San Leandro, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown San Leandro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown San Leandro Studio Apartments | $1,898 | $1,595 | $2,327 |
| Downtown San Leandro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $1,795 | $2,784 |
| Downtown San Leandro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $2,299 | $3,911 |
| Downtown San Leandro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,345 | $2,995 | $3,695 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
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Cheapest Available Downtown San Leandro Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown San Leandro area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at San Leandro Senior Living priced from $1,595. Seventy Harlan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here are the most affordable Downtown San Leandro apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Leandro Senior Living | The Paris | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| Seventy Harlan | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| Stoakes Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Soji by Trion Living | 1x1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Onstad Manor | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| Redwood Grove Apartments | 1BR/1BA 800SF | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| WOODSIDE | C - 1X1 609 | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Thornton Apartments | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Bel Mark Apartments | One Bedroom - 755 | 1BR,1BA | $2,115 |
| Metro Park Apartment Homes | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Leandro, CA
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Leandro 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 Downtown San Leandro apartment is the Chabot Model at Linvale Townhomes starting at $2,400 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Bancroft neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown San Leandro apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Apartments | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| Linvale Townhomes | Chabot | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 150 Haas Ave | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| Hale Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Bel Mark Apartments | Two Bedroom - 870 | 2BR,2BA | $2.98 |
| Redwood Grove Apartments | 1BR/1BA 800SF | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
| Fenix 424 by Trion Living | 1x1R | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Onstad Manor | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| Soji by Trion Living | 1x1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
| San Leandro Senior Living | The Paris | Studio ,1BA | $2.76 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown San Leandro Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown San Leandro Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown San Leandro Apartment is $1,895 at Stoakes Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown San Leandro Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown San Leandro is starting from $2,395 at Metro Park Apartment Homes.
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