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    13475 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578
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    2 BEDS $2,450+
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    1200 Davis St., San Leandro, CA 94577
    1 BED $1,670+
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    165 Preda Street, San Leandro, CA 94577
    1 BED $1,795
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    13897 Dolittle Dr, San Leandro, CA 94577
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    424 Callan Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577
    1 BED $1,902+
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    902 Davis Street, San Leandro, CA 94577
    1 BED $2,235
    2 BEDS $2,399
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    77-85 Estabrook St, San Leandro, CA 94577
    STUDIO $1,975
    1 BED $1,999+
    2 BEDS $2,675
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    153-A Haas Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577
    2 BEDS $2,415+
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    14744 Washington Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578
    1 BED $2,250+
    2 BEDS $2,495
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    2795 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94578
    STUDIO $1,895
    1 BED $2,185+
    2 BEDS $2,530+
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    1461 163Rd Street, San Leandro, CA 94578
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    1 BED $2,195
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    433 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577
    STUDIO $3,847
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    1270 141ST AVENUE, SAN LEANDRO, CA 94578
    1 BED $1,900
    2 BEDS $2,100
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    14365 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578
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    100 Callan St, San Leandro, CA 94577
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    STUDIO $2,220+
    1 BED $2,560+
    2 BEDS $3,299+
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    560-572 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
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    1400 San Leandro Boulevard, San Leandro, CA 94577
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    STUDIO $1,348+
    1 BED $1,367+
    2 BEDS $1,865
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    1321 145Th Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578
    2 BEDS $2,250
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    455 Central Ct, San Leandro, CA 94578
    1 BED $1,995
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    15700 Washington Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94580
    2 BEDS $2,650
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    10904 Robledo Dr, Oakland, CA 94603
    3 BEDS $3,200
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    16929 Meekland Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541
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    16201 Hesperian Blvd., San Lorenzo, CA 94580
    1 BED $1,869+
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    SOVEREIGN SQUARE APARTMENTS 16215 VIA ARRIBA, SAN LORENZO, CA 94580
    STUDIO $2,000
    1 BED $1,900+
    2 BEDS $1,650+
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    511 Bartlett Ave, San Lorenzo, CA 94541
    2 BEDS $2,395+
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Average rent in San Leandro, CA

$2,279/mo San Leandro, CA average rental price, May 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in San Leandro, CA is $2,279.

    San Leandro, CA apartment rent ranges

    About 46% of apartment rents in San Leandro, CA range between $2,001-$2,500. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,501-$3,000 represent 28% of apartments. Around 22% of East Bay’s apartments are in the $1,501-$2,000 price range. 2% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500. A share of 2% of apartment rentals in East Bay are in the > $3,000 range.

    San Leandro, CA rent trends

    Check out the average rent prices in San Leandro by neighborhood.

    Compared to the national average rent of $1,761, the average rent in San Leandro, CA is $2,279.

    Getting around in San Leandro, CA

    50 /100
    Car-Dependent
    36 /100
    Some Transit
    62 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 50, Transit Score®: 36, Bike Score®: 62

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in San Leandro, CA last updated?

    Prices and availability in San Leandro, CA were last updated on 15 Jun 2025.

    What are the best apartments in San Leandro, CA?

    The best apartments in San Leandro, CA are: Bancroft Towers Apartments, Soji by Trion Living, Preda Apartments, Marina Breeze Apartments and Fenix 424 by Trion Living.

    What is the average rent in San Leandro, CA?

    The average rent in San Leandro, CA is $2,238.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in San Leandro, CA?

    The price range for a studio apartment in San Leandro, CA is between $1,348 and $5,000.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Leandro, CA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in San Leandro, CA is between $1,367 and $3,747.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Leandro, CA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in San Leandro, CA is between $1,348 and $4,264.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Leandro, CA?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in San Leandro, CA is between $1,865 and $8,376.

    What type of rental buildings are in San Leandro, CA?

    In San Leandro, 42% of the residents are renting compared to 58% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 23% of San Leandro’s rentals, 52% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 24% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in San Leandro, CA?

    The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in San Leandro are about 47 years old, on average. Of these, 8% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About 99% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 3% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

    What apartment floorplans are common in San Leandro, CA?

    Studio apartments in San Leandro are around 9% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 49% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 40% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

    Living in San Leandro, CA

    On the San Francisco Bay, as a suburb of Oakland, is the city of San Leandro, California. Located in Alameda County, this small town is right between downtown Oakland, located just 15 minutes away by car, and Hayward. For renters who commute into San Francisco for work, it’s only about 20 miles southeast. San Leandro is a very popular community for renters who work in either of those big cities. The public school system in San Leandro is above average for young professionals who want to raise a family here. The weather in this area is a fairly even temperature for most of the year, pleasant and mildly warm. The winters are short and pretty cold, so it’s always a good time for renters to get outside and enjoy the parks there. That includes the gorgeous Marina Park which is right on the Bay near rental apartment communities.

    Renting in San Leandro, CA

    An almost equal number of people rent versus owning their own homes in San Leandro. For the very lucky few that can live in rental apartments on the San Francisco Bay, the views are stunning. It offers access to water sports right off the properties, like kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and canoeing. Most apartments for rent in the San Leandro area are clustered around a few different districts, including the East 14th Street Business District, Floresta Gardens, and the cool hipster vibe of the Broadmor District. Apartment communities are mostly located near greenery and lush landscaping to provide renters with access to walking trails, picnic areas, and dog parks. Overall, San Leandro is a good place to live with access to city amenities like restaurants, wine bars, and shops nearby most rental apartments.

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    Shopping in San Leandro, CA

    With easy access to all the attractions the area has to offer, renters don’t have to go far to shop in many different places around this small town. The Bayfair Center is a typical indoor mall complex that has stores like Macy’s, Target, and Kohl’s. There is a Century movie theater there with restaurants and chain stores. Other outdoor shopping plazas include Marina Square Center and San Leandro Plaza. For grocery shopping, San Leandro renters have access to a Sprouts Farmers Market for organic foods, Safeway, and a Foodnet Supermarket Inc. Plus, it’s easy for local renters to travel to either San Francisco or Oakland for larger shopping areas and boutique stores all around each city.

    Transportation in San Leandro, CA

    There are a few major interstates that go through San Leandro making transportation with a car a breeze. That includes Interstate 880, Interstate 580, and Interstate 238. East 14th Street is a big roadway that many local renters use. Public transportation is run by the Bay Area Rapid Transit and the BART District. AC Transit is a local bus service that is exclusive to the San Leandro area. People use it to get around to the downtown area, and places by the marina. Living in San Leandro gives renters easy access to San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport, both within 30 minutes by car.

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