Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Knolls Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $765 (65 Rentals)

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property at 1377 Ardmore Dr
$1,995

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Base Rent$1,995
Total Monthly Price$1,995
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1377 Ardmore Dr

San LeandroCA94577
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Marea Alta
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marea Alta

1400-1498 San Leandro BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94577
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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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Aspen Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Apartments

141 Estabrook StSan Leandro, CA 94577
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206 Chumalia St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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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Bel- Air Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bel- Air Apartments

15111 Washington AveSan Leandro, CA 94579
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Gateway Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

635 Dowling BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Alto Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alto Apartments

1270 143rd AveSan Leandro, CA 94578

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The Hilvue
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Hilvue

1584 164th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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150 Haas Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

150 Haas Avenue

150 Haas AveSan Leandro, CA 94577
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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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The Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Heights

2270-2276 Miramar AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Fargo Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fargo Apartments

703-775 Fargo AveSan Leandro, CA 94579
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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 1 Bed unit found at Ashland Manor priced from $1,695. Lakeside Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,798. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest Knolls apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashland Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Lakeside Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,798
Metro ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,810
St Moritz Garden ApartmentsSMG 1x11BR,1BA$1,895
Parklane ApartmentsModern1BR,1BA$1,895
Shamor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
150 Haas Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,945
Mattox ApartmentsFloor plan 11BR,1BA$2,050
Bel Mark ApartmentsOne Bedroom - 7551BR,1BA$2,095
Summerhill Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest Knolls, CA

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest Knolls area is the $2.61 price per square foot 4X2 Model at Bella Vista on Bancroft in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $3,499. The second greatest value Hillcrest Knolls apartment is the 2x1 Model at Manchester Apartments starting at $2,197 with a $2.09 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.
Bella Vista on Bancroft4X24BR,2BA$2.61
Manchester Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2.09
St Moritz Garden ApartmentsSMG 2x22BR,2BA$2.35
Thornton Apartments2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.65
Eden Terrace Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.55
Fairmount Palms2-Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.66
ALBION ARMS APARTMENTS2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.71
Juana Ave-4751BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$2.74
150 Haas Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.59
Lakeside Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.66

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Knolls Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest Knolls?

The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest Knolls is Ashland Manor which is listed at $1,695, while the average apartment in Hillcrest Knolls costs $2,399.

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.

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