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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PARKWEST APARTMENTS
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

PARKWEST APARTMENTS

14400 E 14th StSan 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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Belle Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belle Apartments

851-901 143rd 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

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 1 Bed unit found at Zelma priced from $1,750. Parklane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Lower Bal apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zelma1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Parklane ApartmentsModern1BR,1BA$1,895
PARKWEST APARTMENTS1x11BR,1BA$1,980
Woodchase ApartmentsWC1LOFT1BR,1BA$2,099
San Leandro Racquet ClubOne bedroom, One bath Apartment1BR,1BA$2,102
Parkside Commons1X1S1BR,1BA$2,230
Terrace GardenResidence 22BR,1BA$2,264
Hesperian Townhomes2X12BR,1BA$2,599
Summerhill Terrace2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,898

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Bal, CA

As of July 26, 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 2X1 Model at Hesperian Townhomes starting at $2,599 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Ashland 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
Hesperian Townhomes2X12BR,1BA$2.95
San Leandro Racquet ClubOne bedroom, One bath Apartment1BR,1BA$3.00
Terrace GardenResidence 11BR,1BA$3.38
PARKWEST APARTMENTS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.30
Woodchase ApartmentsWC1LOFT1BR,1BA$3.24
Zelma1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.78
Parkside Commons1X1LTRCK1BR,1BA$3.72
Parklane ApartmentsModern1BR,1BA$3.45

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Eastern San Francisco. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Bal Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower Bal Apartment is $1,750 at Zelma.

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 $2,264 at Terrace Garden.

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