Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Robert Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,400 (25 Rentals)

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Eden Roc
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Roc

14665 Washington AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Fargo Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fargo Apartments

703-775 Fargo AveSan Leandro, CA 94579
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Terrace Garden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Garden

14700 Washington AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Argyle Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Argyle Apartments

2705 Marina BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Marina Vista
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marina Vista

2601 Marina BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94577

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Sovereign Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sovereign Square

16215 Via ArribaSan Lorenzo, CA 94580
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15574 Usher St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15574 Usher St

15574 Usher StSan Lorenzo, CA 94580

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Lorenzo Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lorenzo Commons

16201-17155 Hesperian BlvdSan Lorenzo, CA 94580

Robert, San Leandro, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Robert Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Robert area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Lakeside Village priced from $1,586. Zelma has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Robert apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,586
Zelma1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Newport ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
Terrace GardenResidence 11BR,1BA$2,148
ReNew One59Bedford1BR,1BA$2,259

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Robert, CA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Robert area is the $2.28 price per square foot 2 BR / 2BA / DEN Model at Chateau Manor Apartments in the in the Springlake neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Robert apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath B Model at Marina Plaza starting at $2,949 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Robert apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chateau Manor Apartments2 BR / 2BA / DEN2BR,2BA$2.28
Marina Plaza3 Bed 2 Bath B3BR,2BA$2.87
Fairmount Palms2-Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.66
Marina Haven Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$2.73
Hesperian Townhomes2X12BR,1BA$2.95
Marina Vista2x12BR,1BA$2.89
Terrace GardenResidence 62BR,1BA$3.23
Zelma1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.78
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$2.78
Newport ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Robert, San Leandro, CA

Ranked #20

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for San Francisco, California. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Robert Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Robert?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Robert is under $2,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Robert?

The cheapest apartment in Robert is Zelma which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Robert costs $3,192.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Robert?

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 5 regular apartments in Robert that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Robert?

Cheap apartments in Robert have an average cost of $676 which is $2,516 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Robert.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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