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How much does it cost to rent a home in San Lorenzo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,705 | $2,000 | $3,595 |
| San Lorenzo 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,637 | $2,500 | $4,500 |
| San Lorenzo 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,186 | $3,650 | $4,595 |
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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 Hayward Village Senior Apartments in the Mt. Eden neighborhood priced from $1,687. Ashland Manor in the Ashland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Lorenzo apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayward Village Senior Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,687 |
| Ashland Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
| Zelma Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Fletcher Towers | One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| Andina Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Lorenzo, CA
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the San Lorenzo area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Eden Terrace in the in the South Castro Valley neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value San Lorenzo apartment is the 2X2 Townhome Model at Parkside Commons starting at $2,786 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the Springlake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Lorenzo apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eden Terrace | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
| Parkside Commons | 2X2 Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $2.87 |
| Bel Tempo Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Fairmount Palms | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.66 |
| Hesperian Townhomes | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| 21371 Garden Ave | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.76 |
| 1195 Santa Ana St, Unit DUPLEX | 1195 Santa Ana St | 2BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Andina Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 124 Lewelling Blvd, Unit 124 | 124 Lewelling Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| Zelma Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in San Lorenzo?
There are currently 1096 Apartments for Rent in San Lorenzo, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,400 to $5,291. There are also 56 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in San Lorenzo ranging from $670 to $4,595.
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 $670 to $4,595 with an average monthly rent of $3,031.
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