Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
Samuel Merritt University, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in San Leandro
$2,579/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in San Leandro is $2,579 per month as of September 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $679 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Leandro
861
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of San Leandro rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Samuel Merritt University, CA
Average rent prices in San Leandro have increased by 1% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Samuel Merritt University, CA
Rent prices in San Leandro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Leandro is $2,500, whereas a house costs $3,460. 1-bedroom apartments in San Leandro run $2,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,895.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,838 | - |  7% | |
1 bedroom | $2,295 | - | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,900 | - | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,495 | - | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,672 | - | 56% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Samuel Merritt University, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,500 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,460 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,095 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,838
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,672
Last year
56%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Samuel Merritt University, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,500
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Houses
Average rent
$3,460
Rooms
Average rent
$1,095
The table above reflects average rent prices in Samuel Merritt University, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Discover rentals in Samuel Merritt University, CA
5d+ ago
2490 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
1 bed
1 bath
$765–$1,695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1801 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94709
Studio–4 beds
1–2 baths
$795–$5,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
9800 Macarthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94605
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$819–$1,960
Apartment for rent
4d ago
11th St & Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
1 bed
1 bath
$825–$1,284
Apartment for rent
Available May 30
22h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$15,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$12,350
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
3148 College Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
2–3 beds
1 bath
$9,248–$9,415
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$8,848
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,615–$6,634
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1801 Shore Line Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$3,195
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 17
4h ago
Verified
421 25th St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio –3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,378–$2,619
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 23
7h ago
Verified
1465 65th St, Emeryville, CA 94608
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,647–$3,649
Apartment for rent
7h ago
Verified
1333 Powell St, Emeryville, CA 94608
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,805–$5,443
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
255 9th Ave, Oakland, CA 94606
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,615–$6,634
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1801 Shore Line Drive, Alameda, CA 94501
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,250–$3,195
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 17
6h ago
Verified
2330 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,825–$9,562
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Samuel Merritt University, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the San Leandro rental market.
How much is rent in San Leandro?
The average rent in San Leandro is $2,579 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Leandro?
Average rent prices in San Leandro have increased by 1% since last year.
How does San Leandro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Leandro is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $679 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in San Leandro?
To comfortably afford rent in San Leandro, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).