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1627 152nd Ave

San LeandroCA94578

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San Leandro, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Leandro, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

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$2,717$1,38729
Washington Manor Bonaire$3,649$1,387223

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. Oakland Station in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. 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
Oakland Station1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Brookfield Place3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1,064

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Leandro, CA

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Leandro area is the $2.25 price per square foot 281 Juana Ave Model at 281 Juana Ave, Unit 204 in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value San Leandro apartment is the Two bedroom, two bath Loft Apartment Model at San Leandro Racquet Club starting at $2,597 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Halcyon District 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.
281 Juana Ave, Unit 204281 Juana Ave2BR,2BA$2.25
San Leandro Racquet ClubTwo bedroom, two bath Loft Apartment2BR,2BA$2.42
Brookfield Place3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.06
Redwood Grove2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.58
Bel Mark Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.54
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.90
The HeightsThe Magnolia2BR,2BA$2.56
Onstad Manor1x11BR,1BA$2.45
Oakland Station2 Bedroom 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$1.94
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 1728 Apartments for Rent in San Leandro, CA with pricing that ranges from $790 to $6,500. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Leandro ranging from $1,000 to $4,500.

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 $1,000 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,995.

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 $1,550 to $6,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $4,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,549.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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