Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Bal Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,500 (35 Rentals)

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14809 Oleander St
5 Bedroom Apartments

14809 Oleander St

14809 Oleander StSan Leandro, CA 94578
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1251 141st Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1251 141st Ave

1251 141st AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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1263 143rd Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1263 143rd Ave

1263 143rd AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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14855 Bancroft Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

14855 Bancroft Ave

14855 Bancroft AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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1336 141st Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1336 141st Ave

1336 141st AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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14722 Martell Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14722 Martell Ave

14722 Martell AveSan Leandro, CA 94578

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895 Coburn Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

895 Coburn Ct

895 Coburn CtSan Leandro, CA 94578
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1210 141st Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1210 141st Ave

1210 141st AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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1265 147th Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1265 147th Ave

1265 147th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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1230 141st Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1230 141st Ave

1230 141st AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Sequoia Grove
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sequoia Grove

14575 Bancroft AveSan Leandro, CA 94578

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1200 141st Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1200 141st Ave

1200 141st AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Royale Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Royale Apartments

14433 Bancroft AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Eden Roc
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Roc

14665 Washington AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Alto Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alto Apartments

1270 143rd AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Eden Lodge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Lodge

400 Springlake DrSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Parkside Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartment

14377 Bancroft AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Terrace Garden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Garden

14700 Washington AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Forty Four Winks
1 Bedroom Apartments

Forty Four Winks

14444 E 14th StSan Leandro, CA 94578
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GW Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

GW Apartments

14857 Bancroft AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Belle Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belle Apartments

851-901 143rd AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Lower Bal, San Leandro, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower Bal Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower Bal area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Woodchase Apartments priced from $1,699. Terrace Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable Lower Bal apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodchase ApartmentsWCSTUDStudio,1BA$1,699
Terrace GardenResidence 51BR,1BA$1,825
Parklane ApartmentsModern1BR,1BA$1,895
Zelma Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,095
San Leandro Racquet ClubOne bedroom, One bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2,102
Alto Apartments2x12BR,1BA$2,295
Hesperian Townhomes2X12BR,1BA$2,599
Parkside Commons2X2 Townhome2BR,2BA$2,775
Summerhill Terrace2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,898

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Bal, CA

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower Bal area is the $2.90 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Summerhill Terrace in the in the Ashland neighborhood starting from $2,898. The second greatest value Lower Bal apartment is the 2X2 Townhome Model at Parkside Commons starting at $2,775 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Springlake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower Bal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summerhill Terrace2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.90
Parkside Commons2X2 Townhome2BR,2BA$2.85
Hesperian Townhomes2X12BR,1BA$2.95
Zelma Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.68
Terrace GardenResidence 22BR,1BA$3.16
San Leandro Racquet ClubOne bedroom, One bath Loft Apartment1BR,1BA$3.21
Parklane ApartmentsModern1BR,1BA$3.45
Alto Apartments2x12BR,1BA$4.25
Woodchase ApartmentsWCSTUDStudio ,1BA$3.57

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Bal Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lower Bal?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lower Bal is at Woodchase Apartments listed at $1,699.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Bal Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Bal Apartment is $1,825 at Terrace Garden.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lower Bal Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lower Bal is starting from $2,095 at Zelma Apartments.

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