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San Leandro, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in San Leandro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Leandro 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,679 | $2,000 | $3,595 |
| San Leandro 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,441 | $3,000 | $4,000 |
| San Leandro 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,996 | $3,299 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Leandro, CA
Pricing Updated: 05/19/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Manor Bonaire | $3,141 | $1,400 | 83 |
| Ashland | $4,395 | $1,586 | 33 |
Cheapest Available San Leandro Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in San Leandro, CA is a Studio unit found at San Leandro Senior Living in the Manor neighborhood priced from $1,595. San Leandro Apartments in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,649. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Leandro apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Leandro Senior Living | The Paris | Studio,1BA | $1,595 |
| San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
| Hayward Village Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,687 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Leandro, CA
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Leandro area is the $2.42 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bel Mark Apartments in the in the Halcyon District neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value San Leandro apartment is the 1428 78th Ave Model at 1428 78th Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,950 with a $1.95 price per square foot in the Arroyo Viejo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Leandro apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Mark Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| 1428 78th Ave, Unit 1 | 1428 78th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Bel Tempo Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Fairmount Palms | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.66 |
| 150 Haas Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Linvale Townhomes | Chabot | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 1195 Santa Ana St, Unit DUPLEX | 1195 Santa Ana St | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Redwood Grove | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Onstad Manor | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
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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 $1,400 to $5,973. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Leandro ranging from $1,250 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 $1,250 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,965.
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 $2,395 to $5,375, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,299 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,395.
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