Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Springlake Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,300 (23 Rentals)

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Parkside Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartment

14377 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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PARKWEST APARTMENTS
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

PARKWEST APARTMENTS

14400 E 14th StSan 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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property at 1226 148th Ave

$2,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1226 148th Ave

San LeandroCA94578

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15574 Usher St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15574 Usher St

15574 Usher StSan Lorenzo, CA 94580

Springlake, San Leandro, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Springlake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Springlake area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Lakeside Village priced from $1,306. Zelma Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Springlake apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,306
Zelma Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Sequoia Grove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,764
Parklane ApartmentsModern1BR,1BA$1,895
Terrace GardenResidence 11BR,1BA$2,039

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Springlake, CA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Springlake 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 Springlake apartment is the 1BR / 1BA / DEN Model at Chateau Manor Apartments starting at $2,350 with a $2.47 price per square foot in the Springlake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Springlake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summerhill Terrace2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.90
Chateau Manor Apartments1BR / 1BA / DEN1BR,1BA$2.47
Hesperian Townhomes2X12BR,1BA$2.95
Terrace GardenResidence 62BR,1BA$3.21
124 Lewelling Blvd, Unit 124124 Lewelling Blvd2BR,1BA$2.93
Lakeside Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.50
Sequoia Grove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.71
Zelma Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.78
Parkside Commons1X1L1BR,1BA$3.63
Parklane ApartmentsModern1BR,1BA$3.45

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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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Springlake, San Leandro, CA

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

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for East San Francisco. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Springlake Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Springlake?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Springlake is under $2,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Springlake?

The cheapest apartment in Springlake is Lakeside Village which is listed at $1,687, while the average apartment in Springlake costs $3,195.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Springlake?

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

Expert Rental Resources

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