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Rental Market Trends in San Leandro, CA

What is the average rent in San Leandro, CA?

$1,889/month

Average Rent

619 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in San Leandro, CA is $1,889 per month. This is 16% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making San Leandro one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in San Leandro, you can expect to pay about $1,819 per month for a studio, $1,889 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,276 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,857 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,819/month
539 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,889/month
619 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,276/month
869 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,857/month
1,036 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,576/month
820 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,440/month
1,182 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,199/month
1,758 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in San Leandro, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $14 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in San Leandro, CA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in San Leandro, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
17% $1,001 - $1,500/month
29% $1,501 - $2,000/month
46% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Leandro?

Based on current rent prices, Davis Tract, Ashland and Floresta Gardens-Bradrick are the most affordable neighborhoods in San Leandro.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Davis Tract
$1,995/month
666 Sq Ft
Ashland
$2,044/month
581 Sq Ft
Floresta Gardens-Bradrick
$2,047/month
676 Sq Ft
Garden Acres
$2,086/month
609 Sq Ft
Lower Bal
$2,089/month
658 Sq Ft
Assumption Parish
$2,219/month
658 Sq Ft
Dundee
$2,226/month
659 Sq Ft
Old San Leandro
$2,371/month
663 Sq Ft
Farrelly Pond District
$2,645/month
652 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Leandro?

Based on current rent prices, Farrelly Pond District, Old San Leandro and Dundee are the most expensive neighborhoods in San Leandro.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Farrelly Pond District
$2,645/month
652 Sq Ft
Old San Leandro
$2,371/month
663 Sq Ft
Dundee
$2,226/month
659 Sq Ft
Assumption Parish
$2,219/month
658 Sq Ft
Lower Bal
$2,089/month
658 Sq Ft
Garden Acres
$2,086/month
609 Sq Ft
Floresta Gardens-Bradrick
$2,047/month
676 Sq Ft
Ashland
$2,044/month
581 Sq Ft
Davis Tract
$1,995/month
666 Sq Ft

Which San Leandro neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in San Leandro with the most apartments available are Old San Leandro, Farrelly Pond District and Ashland .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Old San Leandro
$2,371/month
663 Sq Ft
Farrelly Pond District
$2,645/month
652 Sq Ft
Ashland
$2,044/month
581 Sq Ft
Lower Bal
$2,089/month
658 Sq Ft
Assumption Parish
$2,219/month
658 Sq Ft
Davis Tract
$1,995/month
666 Sq Ft
Dundee
$2,226/month
659 Sq Ft
Floresta Gardens-Bradrick
$2,047/month
676 Sq Ft
Garden Acres
$2,086/month
609 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in San Leandro, CA?

Because the average rent in San Leandro is $1,889, you’ll want to make about $6,296 per month or $75,552 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Davis Tract

San Leandro, CA

Farrelly Pond District

San Leandro, CA

Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,866/month
$1,405/month
Two Bedroom
$2,130/month
$1,937/month
Three Bedroom
$1,898/month
$1,566/month
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San Leandro, CA 94577

$2,275 - $3,350

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100 Callan Ave,
San Leandro, CA 94577

$2,006 - $8,474

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1428 105th Ave,
Oakland, CA 94603

$1,424 - $1,698

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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