Cheap Homes for Rent in Hillcrest Knolls Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,300 (12 Rentals)

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595 Cape Cod Dr

San LeandroCA94578

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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 Oakland 34 Apartments priced from $811. Lakeside Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,387. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest Knolls apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$811
Lakeside Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,387
San Leandro Senior LivingThe ParisStudio,1BA$1,595
Manchester Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,617
Seventy Harlan0x1Studio,1BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest Knolls, CA

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest Knolls area is the $2.18 price per square foot 1478 165th Ave Model at 1478 165th Ave, Unit Apt D in the in the Ashland neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Hillcrest Knolls apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Eden Terrace starting at $2,500 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the South Castro Valley 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.
1478 165th Ave, Unit Apt D1478 165th Ave2BR,1BA$2.18
Eden Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Redwood Grove2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.58
Bel Mark Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.54
Chateau Manor Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.39
Bel Tempo ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.68
Fenix 424 by Trion Living1x11BR,1BA$2.57
Onstad Manor1x11BR,1BA$2.45
Manchester Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.31
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Knolls

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillcrest Knolls?

There are currently 664 Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest Knolls, CA with pricing that ranges from $811 to $4,089. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillcrest Knolls ranging from $1,300 to $5,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hillcrest Knolls?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillcrest Knolls ranges from $1,300 to $5,250 with an average monthly rent of $3,115.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hillcrest Knolls?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hillcrest Knolls range from $2,440 to $4,089, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,095 to $5,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,549.

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