Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Knolls Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,200 (87 Rentals)

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$1,590 - $3,190

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985 Williams St

San LeandroCA94577
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2082 167th Ave
$1,695 - $1,795
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2082 167th Ave

2082 167th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Val Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Val Vista Apartments

1557 165th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Parkside Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartment

14377 Bancroft AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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The Manzanita
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Manzanita

1475 167th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Hilltop Trio
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Trio

1711-1715 164th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Fairmont Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmont Manor

1560 164th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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G and G Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

G and G Apartments

1461 163rd 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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Montair Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montair Apartments

1545 165th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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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
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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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Eden Roc
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Roc

14665 Washington AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Hillcrest Knolls, San Leandro, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillcrest Knolls Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest Knolls area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at San Leandro Racquet Club priced from $1,679. Ashland Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest Knolls apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Leandro Racquet ClubStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,679
Ashland Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Sequoia Grove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,764
Seventy Harlan0x1Studio,1BA$1,845
Parklane ApartmentsModern1BR,1BA$1,895
Shamor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Zelma Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,900
Onstad Manor1x11BR,1BA$1,925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest Knolls, CA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest Knolls area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2x2R Model at Fenix 424 by Trion Living in the in the Manor neighborhood starting from $2,751. The second greatest value Hillcrest Knolls apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bel Mark Apartments starting at $2,595 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Halcyon District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest Knolls apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fenix 424 by Trion Living2x2R2BR,2BA$2.50
Bel Mark Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.42
Ashland Garden ApartmentsAshland 2x12BR,1BA$2.23
Eden Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Bel Tempo ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.18
Fairmount Palms2-Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.66
Linvale TownhomesChabot2BR,1BA$2.67
1195 Santa Ana St, Unit DUPLEX1195 Santa Ana St2BR,1BA$2.56
Redwood Grove1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.46
Onstad Manor1x11BR,1BA$2.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Knolls Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hillcrest Knolls?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hillcrest Knolls is at San Leandro Racquet Club listed at $1,679.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Knolls Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillcrest Knolls Apartment is $1,695 at Ashland Manor.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillcrest Knolls Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillcrest Knolls is starting from $2,015 at Bel Tempo Apartments.

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