
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Knolls Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,400 (6 Rentals)


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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest Knolls?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillcrest Knolls Studio Apartments | $2,302 | $1,400 | $2,871 |
Hillcrest Knolls 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,611 | $811 | $3,747 |
Hillcrest Knolls 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,883 | $955 | $4,264 |
Hillcrest Knolls 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,683 | $2,440 | $8,376 |
Hillcrest Knolls 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,649 | $3,549 | $3,749 |
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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
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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 $1,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest Knolls?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest Knolls is San Leandro Senior Living which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Hillcrest Knolls costs $3,649.
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 19 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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