Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Leandro, CA from $600 (31 Rentals)

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Val Vista Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Val Vista Apartments

1557 165th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Parkside Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Apartment

14377 Bancroft AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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G and G Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

G and G Apartments

1461 163rd AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Hilltop Trio
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Trio

1711-1715 164th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Fairmont Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmont Manor

1560 164th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Montair Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montair Apartments

1545 165th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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132 Dutton Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

132 Dutton Ave

132 Dutton AveSan Leandro, CA 94577

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The Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

2600-2685 Ec Reems CtOakland, CA 94605
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21371 Garden Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21371 Garden Ave

21371 Garden AveHayward, CA 94541
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Sovereign Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sovereign Square

16215 Via ArribaSan Lorenzo, CA 94580
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Hillside Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

8603 Hillside StOakland, CA 94605
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763 Blossom Way
1 Bedroom Apartments

763 Blossom Way

763 Blossom WayHayward, CA 94541

San Leandro, CA Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Leandro, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the San Leandro, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for San Leandro Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Washington Manor Bonaire$3,695$1,54334
Ashland$4,560$1,543136

Cheapest Available San Leandro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in San Leandro, CA is a Studio unit found at Lakeside Village in the Ashland neighborhood priced from $1,543. San Leandro Racquet Club in the Springlake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,549. Here is today’s list of the most affordable San Leandro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,543
San Leandro Racquet ClubStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,549
Ashland Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1,649
Shamor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
San Leandro Senior LivingThe ParisStudio,1BA$1,795
Soji by Trion Living1x1 Partial1BR,1BA$1,800
Woodchase Apartment HomesWoodchase StudioStudio,1BA$1,835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in San Leandro, CA

As of May 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the San Leandro area is the $1.74 price per square foot 2651 109th Ave Model at 2651 109th Ave, Unit Single Address in the in the Northeast San Leandro neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value San Leandro apartment is the 3Bd / 2.5Bath Townhome Model at Aurora Cottage starting at $3,500 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the West San Leandro neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for San Leandro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2651 109th Ave, Unit Single Address2651 109th Ave3BR,2BA$1.74
Aurora Cottage3Bd / 2.5Bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$2.53
Thornton Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.27
Redwood Grove2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.58
150 Haas Avenue2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.20
Bel Mark Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.63
Chateau Manor Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.35
San Leandro Apartments1 Bedroom Available1BR,1BA$1.84
Mattox ApartmentsFloor Plan 22BR,1BA$2.69
Onstad Manor1x11BR,1BA$2.45

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San Leandro Overview

The California state is one of the liveliest places to be in. if has so much to offer in terms of entertainment, public and private amenities, landmark features and residential options. This makes it one of the best places to live. San Leandro is one of the best places to reside in with various San Leandro apartments available.

Why live in San Leandro, CA?

A great place to live in is where you can gain access to services and other amenities easily. A place where you can conveniently access top facilities and live life to the fullest. San Leandro is one such place. The place is strategically located and is served by a diverse road network. Besides that, there are more mass transit options in the area making movement in the city easy. Other than that, there are a number of entertainment and food options for relaxation and enjoyment. Parks, hospitals, educational facilities and stores are available in plenty. The diverse population, also, make the city attractive.

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Getting Around San Leandro, CA

Walk Score®

71 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap San Leandro Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in San Leandro?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in San Leandro is under $1,835.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in San Leandro?

The cheapest apartment in San Leandro is Ashland Manor which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in San Leandro costs $4,127.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in San Leandro?

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 31 regular apartments in San Leandro 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 San Leandro?

Cheap apartments in San Leandro have an average cost of $549 which is $3,578 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in San Leandro.

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