Bedroom count
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Last updated on June 27, 2026
Average rent in
San Leandro, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where San Leandro rent stands today
San Leandro, CA rent rose 2.7% year over year to a current median of $2,295/month. The citywide market is broadly flat month to month, with rents $16 less per month on average than last year, a negligible change for renters.
Compared to national trends
San Leandro sits 17.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier for renters in the Bay Area with 75 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in San Leandro run around $1,650/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,970/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,588/month. Larger units reach $3,450/month for 3-bedrooms and $4,238/month for 4+ bedrooms, covering a wide price range.
Neighborhood spotlight
Heron Bay rents fell 48.9% year over year to $2,326/month across 16 rentals, a local decline compared to the citywide 2.7% rise. Old San Leandro saw rents climb 21.3% to $2,575/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends in San Leandro.
Median rent
Median rent in San Leandro
$2,295/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in San Leandro is $2,295 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $345 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Leandro
75
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of San Leandro rentals at each price point
Rent trends in San Leandro, CA
Average rent prices in San Leandro have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
San Leandro, CA
Rent prices in San Leandro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in San Leandro is $2,271, whereas a house costs $3,122. 1-bedroom apartments in San Leandro run $1,970 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,581.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 | 2% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,969 | 2% |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,588 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $3,450 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,237 | 1% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Assumption Parish | $2,397 | |
Estudillo Estates Glen | $2,400 | |
Farrelly Pond District | $2,495 | |
Floresta Gardens Bradrick | $2,350 | |
Heron Bay | $2,326 | |
Lower Bal | $2,363 | |
Old San Leandro | $2,575 | |
Sheffield Village | $2,203 | |
Upper Bal | $2,375 | |
Washington Manor Bonaire | $2,225 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,271 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,122 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,969
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,588
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,237
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
Old San Leandro
Average rent
$2,575
Assumption Parish
Average rent
$2,397
Lower Bal
Average rent
$2,363
Sheffield Village
Average rent
$2,203
Estudillo Estates Glen
Average rent
$2,400
Upper Bal
Average rent
$2,375
Washington Manor Bonaire
Average rent
$2,225
Floresta Gardens Bradrick
Average rent
$2,350
Farrelly Pond District
Average rent
$2,495
Heron Bay
Average rent
$2,326
Apartments
Average rent
$2,271
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$3,122
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in San Leandro, 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.
How does rent in San Leandro, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in San Leandro and Alameda by all bedroom counts and property types.
San Leandro
18%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Leandro, CA is 12% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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7%$2,595
5%$3,319
14%$2,995
7%$2,475
11%$2,250
4%$3,362
18%$4,850
$3,442
2%$3,350
8%$3,107
3%$3,048
2%Discover rentals in San Leandro, CA
5d+ ago
Heron Bay condo for rent in San Leandro
15563 Harbor Way #1, San Leandro, CA 94579
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Condo for rent
Available Jun 23
16h ago
KENTWOOD APTS., San Leandro, CA 94578
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1600 Grand Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,025–$2,625
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
5d+ ago
Floresta Gardens - Bradrick apartment for rent in San Leandro
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
$2,132
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old San Leandro apartment for rent in San Leandro
2 beds
2 baths
$3,911
$3,811
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lower Bal house for rent in San Leandro
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,600
$3,495
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Callan Ave #1931, San Leandro, CA 94577
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$2,890
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Old San Leandro apartment for rent in San Leandro
1 bed
1 bath
$2,884
$2,759
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1200 Davis St, San Leandro, CA 94577
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,915
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1600 Grand Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,025–$2,625
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
4d ago
Verified
424 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,056–$3,241
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2727 Marina Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94577
1 bed
1 bath
$2,104
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1200 Davis St, San Leandro, CA 94577
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,915
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1600 Grand Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,025–$2,625
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 2
4d ago
Verified
424 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,056–$3,241
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
100 Callan Ave #1931, San Leandro, CA 94577
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,350–$2,890
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1200 Davis St, San Leandro, CA 94577
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,915
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
424 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,056–$3,241
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2727 Marina Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94577
1 bed
1 bath
$2,104
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,124
House for rent
Available Jul 1
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Frequently asked questions for San Leandro, 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 $2,295 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Leandro?
Average rent prices in San Leandro have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does San Leandro rent compare to the national average?
Rent in San Leandro is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $345 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Leandro?
The most affordable neighborhoods in San Leandro are Sheffield Village ($2,203/mo), Washington Manor Bonaire ($2,225/mo), and Heron Bay ($2,326/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in San Leandro?
To comfortably afford rent in San Leandro, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in San Leandro?
San Leandro's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $2,500 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhoods.
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).