
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Knolls Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,995 (49 Rentals)


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Manchester Apartments

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Summerhill Terrace

1826 170th Ave, Unit 1

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118 Euclid Ave

Terrace Garden

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510 Castro

15310 Central Ave

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Hillcrest Knolls, San Leandro, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest Knolls?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Knolls Studio Apartments | $1,749 | $1,306 | $2,327 |
| Hillcrest Knolls 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,179 | $1,687 | $3,349 |
Hillcrest Knolls 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,678 | $1,995 | $3,914 |
| Hillcrest Knolls 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,463 | $2,440 | $7,983 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillcrest Knolls, San Leandro, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Knolls Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillcrest Knolls?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillcrest Knolls is under $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest Knolls?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest Knolls is Lakeside Village which is listed at $2,006, while the average apartment in Hillcrest Knolls costs $2,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest Knolls?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Hillcrest Knolls that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hillcrest Knolls?
Cheap apartments in Hillcrest Knolls have an average cost of $478 which is $2,517 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest Knolls.
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