Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Knolls Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,200 (91 Rentals)

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2082 167th Ave
$1,650 - $1,750
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 15

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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Montair Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montair Apartments

1545 165th 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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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 Senior Living priced from $1,595. Ashland Manor Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,745. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest Knolls apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
San Leandro Senior LivingThe ParisStudio,1BA$1,595
Ashland Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,745
Zelma1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Sequoia Grove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,764
Seventy Harlan0x1Studio,1BA$1,845
Parklane ApartmentsModern1BR,1BA$1,895
Onstad Manor1x11BR,1BA$1,925
The HeightsThe Laurel1BR,1BA$1,949
Redwood Grove Apartments1BR/1BA 800SF1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest Knolls, CA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest Knolls area is the $2.46 price per square foot Two bedroom, two bath Loft Apartment Model at San Leandro Racquet Club in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $2,645. The second greatest value Hillcrest Knolls apartment is the 2x1 Model at Manchester Apartments starting at $2,057 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Ashland 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.
San Leandro Racquet ClubTwo bedroom, two bath Loft Apartment2BR,2BA$2.46
Manchester Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.96
Thornton Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.50
Chateau Manor Apartments1BR / 1BA / DEN1BR,1BA$2.47
Lakeside Village2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.23
Fairmount Palms2-Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.66
Linvale TownhomesChabot2BR,1BA$2.67
150 Haas Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.67
Redwood Grove Apartments1BR/1BA 800SF1BR,1BA$2.49
Onstad Manor1x11BR,1BA$2.45

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for East San Francisco. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 Ashland Manor Apartments which is listed at $1,745, 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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