
Cheap Apartments for Rent in San Leandro, CA from $600 (31 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in San Leandro?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap San Leandro Studio Apartments | $2,358 | $1,543 | $2,818 |
Cheap San Leandro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,521 | $790 | $3,679 |
Cheap San Leandro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,816 | $1,495 | $4,180 |
Cheap San Leandro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,721 | $2,311 | $5,298 |
Cheap San Leandro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,712 | $3,200 | $4,350 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in San Leandro, CA
Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025Current 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Washington Manor Bonaire | $3,695 | $1,543 | 34 |
Ashland | $4,560 | $1,543 | 136 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lakeside Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,543 |
San Leandro Racquet Club | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
Ashland Manor | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1,649 |
Shamor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
San Leandro Senior Living | The Paris | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
Soji by Trion Living | 1x1 Partial | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Woodchase Apartment Homes | Woodchase Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2651 109th Ave, Unit Single Address | 2651 109th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.74 |
Aurora Cottage | 3Bd / 2.5Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.53 |
Thornton Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
Redwood Grove | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.58 |
150 Haas Avenue | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Bel Mark Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Chateau Manor Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
San Leandro Apartments | 1 Bedroom Available | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
Mattox Apartments | Floor Plan 2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.69 |
Onstad Manor | 1x1 | 1BR,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
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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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