
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown San Leandro Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,400 (30 Rentals)
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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 |
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Downtown San Leandro Studio Apartments | $2,375 | $1,400 | $2,865 |
Downtown San Leandro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,672 | $1,450 | $3,977 |
Downtown San Leandro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,075 | $2,040 | $4,898 |
Downtown San Leandro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,934 | $2,999 | $8,307 |
Downtown San Leandro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,649 | $3,549 | $3,749 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown San Leandro Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA.
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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 $1,400. San Leandro Racquet Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,549. Here are the most affordable Downtown San Leandro apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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San Leandro Senior Living | The Paris | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
San Leandro Racquet Club | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
Seventy Harlan | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,745 |
Woodchase Apartment Homes | Woodchase Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,895 |
Alto Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Soji by Trion Living | 1x1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Linda D Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Onstad Manor | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Bel Mark Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
Redwood Grove | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown San Leandro, CA
As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown San Leandro area is the $2.58 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Redwood Grove in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value Downtown San Leandro apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 150 Haas Avenue starting at $2,175 with a $2.20 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. |
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Redwood Grove | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
150 Haas Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Bel Mark Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Linvale Townhomes | Chabot | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
132 Dutton Ave | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
Fenix 424 by Trion Living | 1x1R | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
Onstad Manor | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
San Leandro Senior Living | The Aria | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Soji by Trion Living | 1x1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
San Leandro Racquet Club | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.95 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown San Leandro Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown San Leandro?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown San Leandro is at San Leandro Senior Living listed at $1,400.
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 Alto 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 $2,175 at 150 Haas Avenue.
What is the most affordable Downtown San Leandro Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown San Leandro Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Centro Callan and starts from $4,499.
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