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San Leandro, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Leandro, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the San Leandro, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Leandro Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ashland$2,440$1,20039
Washington Manor Bonaire$3,649$1,200269

Cheapest Available San Leandro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Leandro, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakland 34 Apartments in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood priced from $811. Brookfield Place in the Laqua Manor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $935. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Leandro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$811
Brookfield Place2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$935
San Leandro Senior LivingThe ParisStudio,1BA$1,400
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,543
San Leandro Racquet ClubStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,549

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Leandro, CA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Leandro area is the $2.58 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at Redwood Grove in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $2,575. The second greatest value San Leandro apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 150 Haas Avenue starting at $2,175 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Bancroft neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Leandro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood Grove2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.58
150 Haas Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.20
Bel Mark Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.63
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.90
132 Dutton Ave2x12BR,1BA$2.69
Fenix 424 by Trion Living1x1R1BR,1BA$2.63
1964 86th Ave, Unit Apt 21964 86th Ave2BR,1BA$2.63
Onstad Manor1x11BR,1BA$2.45
Brookfield Place2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
Oakland 34 Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Leandro

What type of rentals are currently available in San Leandro?

There are currently 1718 Apartments for Rent in San Leandro, CA with pricing that ranges from $790 to $8,307. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Leandro ranging from $1,795 to $4,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Leandro?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Leandro ranges from $1,795 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $3,137.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in San Leandro?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in San Leandro range from $2,311 to $8,307, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,549.

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