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property at 1371 Via Manzanas

$1,850

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$1,850

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 1

1371 Via Manzanas

San LorenzoCA94580

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Cheapest Available San Lorenzo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Lorenzo, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Manchester Apartments in the Ashland neighborhood priced from $1,617. Hayward Village Senior Apartments in the Mt. Eden neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,687. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Lorenzo apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Manchester Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,617
Hayward Village Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,687
San Leandro Racquet ClubStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,749
Shamor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
PARKWEST APARTMENTS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Lorenzo, CA

As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Lorenzo area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Chateau Manor Apartments in the in the Springlake neighborhood starting from $2,725. The second greatest value San Lorenzo apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Quail Hill Apartments starting at $2,632 with a $2.58 price per square foot in the South Castro Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Lorenzo apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chateau Manor Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.22
Quail Hill Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.58
941 Lewelling Blvd, Unit 304941 Lewelling Blvd2BR,1BA$2.66
Bel Tempo ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.18
21371 Garden Ave2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.76
Park Manor2 Bed, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.48
Zelma Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.68
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Manchester Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.31
PARKWEST APARTMENTS1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.77

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Lorenzo

What type of rentals are currently available in San Lorenzo?

There are currently 1095 Apartments for Rent in San Lorenzo, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,550 to $6,444. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Lorenzo ranging from $875 to $5,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in San Lorenzo?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in San Lorenzo ranges from $875 to $5,100 with an average monthly rent of $3,117.

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