Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower Bal Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,500 (33 Rentals)

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Sequoia Grove
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sequoia Grove

14575 Bancroft 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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14809 Oleander St
5 Bedroom Apartments

14809 Oleander St

14809 Oleander 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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Eden Roc
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Roc

14665 Washington AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Alto Apartments
1 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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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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Parkside Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartment

14377 Bancroft AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Terrace Garden
1 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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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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1210 141st Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1210 141st Ave

1210 141st 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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1230 141st Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1230 141st Ave

1230 141st 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 Lakeside Village priced from $1,543. San Leandro Racquet Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,549. Here are the most affordable Lower Bal apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,543
San Leandro Racquet ClubStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,549
Parklane ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$1,850
Alto Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,895
Woodchase Apartment HomesWoodchase StudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Summerhill Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,075
Zelma Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,250
Parkside Commons1X1S1BR,1BA$2,306
Hesperian Townhomes2X12BR,1BA$2,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower Bal, CA

As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower Bal area is the $3.18 price per square foot 2X1 Model at Hesperian Townhomes in the in the Ashland neighborhood starting from $2,799. The second greatest value Lower Bal apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Zelma Apartments starting at $2,250 with a $2.88 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.
Hesperian Townhomes2X12BR,1BA$3.18
Zelma Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.88
Parkside Commons1X1LTRCK1BR,1BA$3.79
Summerhill Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.29
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$2.71
Parklane ApartmentsTraditional1BR,1BA$3.36
San Leandro Racquet ClubStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$2.95
Woodchase Apartment HomesWoodchase StudioStudio ,1BA$3.98
Alto Apartments1x11BR,1BA$4.21

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Lifestyle Ratings

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.

Getting Around the Lower Bal Neighborhood in San Leandro, CA

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower Bal Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lower Bal?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower Bal is under $2,799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower Bal?

The cheapest apartment in Lower Bal is Lakeside Village which is listed at $1,641, while the average apartment in Lower Bal costs $2,799.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower Bal?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Lower Bal that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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