
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old San Leandro Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,500 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old San Leandro area of San Leandro.


San Leandro Racquet Club

Seventy Harlan

Woodchase Apartments

Onstad Manor

Bancroft Towers Apartments

Fenix 424 by Trion Living
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527-529 Callan Avenue

132 Dutton Ave

Aspen Apartments

206 Chumalia St

540 Callan Ave

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341 Williams St

150 Haas Avenue

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510 Castro

Bella Vista on Bancroft
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Old San Leandro, San Leandro, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old San Leandro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old San Leandro Studio Apartments | $2,052 | $1,595 | $2,417 |
| Old San Leandro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,360 | $1,925 | $4,400 |
| Old San Leandro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,690 | $2,300 | $4,004 |
| Old San Leandro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,695 | $3,695 | $3,695 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old San Leandro Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA.
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Cheapest Available Old San Leandro Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old San Leandro area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at San Leandro Racquet Club priced from $1,679. Seventy Harlan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,845. Here are the most affordable Old San Leandro apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Leandro Racquet Club | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,679 |
| Seventy Harlan | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $1,845 |
| Woodchase Apartments | WCSTUD | Studio,1BA | $1,899 |
| 150 Haas Avenue | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| WOODSIDE | C - 1X1 609 | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old San Leandro, CA
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old San Leandro area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2x2R Model at Fenix 424 by Trion Living in the in the Manor neighborhood starting from $2,751. The second greatest value Old San Leandro apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Bel Mark Apartments starting at $2,595 with a $2.42 price per square foot in the Halcyon District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old San Leandro apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenix 424 by Trion Living | 2x2R | 2BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| Bel Mark Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.42 |
| 150 Haas Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| Hale Apartments | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Linvale Townhomes | Chabot | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 184 Callan Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.04 |
| Bella Vista on Bancroft | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Metro Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| WOODSIDE | C - 1X1 609 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| San Leandro Racquet Club | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $3.20 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old San Leandro Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Old San Leandro?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Old San Leandro is at San Leandro Racquet Club listed at $1,679.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old San Leandro Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old San Leandro Apartment is $1,975 at 150 Haas Avenue.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old San Leandro Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old San Leandro is starting from $2,312 at Metro Apartments.
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