Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Knolls Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA (673 Rentals)

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1536 166th Ave

San LeandroCA94578
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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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2024 Altamont Rd
Studio Apartments

2024 Altamont Rd

2024 Altamont RdSan Leandro, CA 94578

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Hillcrest Knolls, San Leandro, CA Local Guide

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillcrest Knolls, San Leandro, CA

Ranked #1

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including San Leandro. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a son or daughter (or both!)? Amongst all of the submarkets in San Leandro, Hillcrest Knolls has emerged as one of our favorite neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and more.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to the outdoors is a must-have. This part of town is a highly-rated residential neighborhood for its parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This submarket is known as one of the best-regarded luxury communities in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like saunas, pools, sport courts, concierge services, park access, and quartz countertops in the kitchen with high-end appliances. Luxury submarkets also often offer tile, hardwood, and fine carpeting, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

Does your family raise furry friends? this area is one of our preferred communities for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Getting Around the Hillcrest Knolls Neighborhood in San Leandro, CA

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

19 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Knolls

How much are Studio apartments in Hillcrest Knolls?

There are currently 227 Studio Apartments in Hillcrest Knolls with rent ranges from $1,568 to $2,231 with an average price of $1,936.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Hillcrest Knolls Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Hillcrest Knolls ranges from $1,231 to $4,411 with an average monthly rent of $2,319.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest Knolls cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Hillcrest Knolls range from $1,790 to $3,599. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,568.

How expensive are Hillcrest Knolls Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 125 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Hillcrest Knolls on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,440 to $3,759 - averaging $3,159 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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