Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Ashland Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,500 (28 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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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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The Hilvue
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Hilvue

1584 164th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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1450 167th Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1450 167th Ave

1450 167th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Liberty Hill
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Hill

16001 Liberty StSan Leandro, CA 94578
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The Heights
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Heights

2270-2276 Miramar AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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163rd Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

163rd Ave

1579-1593 163rd AveSan Leandro, CA 94578

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15574 Usher St
2 Bedroom Apartments

15574 Usher St

15574 Usher StSan Lorenzo, CA 94580

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Ashland, San Leandro, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Ashland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Ashland area of San Leandro, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashland Manor priced from $1,595. Lakeside Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,641. Here are the most affordable Ashland apartments for rent in San Leandro, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashland Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,595
Lakeside Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,641
Shamor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Manchester Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,800
Sandpiper Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,925
Metro Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,999
Bayfair1x11BR,1BA$2,015
Summerhill Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,042
The HeightsThe Laurel1BR,1BA$2,049
Summerwood1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ashland, CA

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ashland area is the $2.95 price per square foot 2X1 Model at Hesperian Townhomes in the in the Ashland neighborhood starting from $2,599. The second greatest value Ashland apartment is the Magnolia Model at Amador Village starting at $2,339 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the Mt. Eden neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ashland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hesperian Townhomes2X12BR,1BA$2.95
Amador VillageMagnolia1BR,1BA$2.68
Metro Apartments2 Bedroom Type A2BR,1BA$3.15
Mattox ApartmentsFloor Plan 22BR,1BA$2.69
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom Type A1BR,1BA$3.17
Manchester Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.57
Austin Commons1x1 A11BR,1BA$3.14
Lakeside Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.43
The HeightsThe Laurel1BR,1BA$3.15
Summerwood1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.17

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Ashland, San Leandro, CA

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in San Leandro, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California, including San Leandro. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Ashland Neighborhood in San Leandro, CA

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ashland Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ashland?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ashland is under $2,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ashland?

The cheapest apartment in Ashland is Ashland Manor which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Ashland costs $4,560.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ashland?

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 7 regular apartments in Ashland 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 Ashland?

Cheap apartments in Ashland have an average cost of $292 which is $4,268 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ashland.

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