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Last updated on August 11, 2026
Average rent in
San Leandro, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 11, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where San Leandro rent stands today
San Leandro, CA rent rose 3.1% year over year to a current median of $2,304/month. The $15 per month difference from last year is negligible. The current median is below the peak of $2,410/month in September 2024 and above the trough of $2,150/month in October 2025.
Compared to national trends
San Leandro's median rent is 19.7% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median. The city has a limited total rental inventory of 62 units.
Price ranges
Studios rent for about $1,725/month, 1-bedrooms $1,998/month, and 2-bedrooms $2,544/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,000/month in San Leandro. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in San Leandro
$2,304/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in San Leandro is $2,304 per month as of August 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $379 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in San Leandro
62
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 2% 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 $2,290, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in San Leandro run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,545.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,725 |  10% | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $1,997 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,544 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $3,600 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 7% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Assumption Parish | $2,200 | |
Broadmoor District | $2,145 | |
Estudillo Estates Glen | $2,400 | |
Farrelly Pond District | $2,443 | |
Floresta Gardens Bradrick | $2,150 | |
Lower Bal | $2,500 | |
Old San Leandro | $2,450 | |
Sheffield Village | $2,500 | |
Upper Bal | $2,195 | |
Washington Manor Bonaire | $2,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,290 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,650 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | 14% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,997
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,544
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
3%
Old San Leandro
Average rent
$2,450
Assumption Parish
Average rent
$2,200
Upper Bal
Average rent
$2,195
Washington Manor Bonaire
Average rent
$2,450
Lower Bal
Average rent
$2,500
Sheffield Village
Average rent
$2,500
Estudillo Estates Glen
Average rent
$2,400
Floresta Gardens Bradrick
Average rent
$2,150
Farrelly Pond District
Average rent
$2,443
Broadmoor District
Average rent
$2,145
Apartments
Average rent
$2,290
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
14%
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
20%higher than the national median
35%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in San Leandro, CA is 11% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,600
2%$2,495
7%$3,410
20%$3,100
11%$2,450
$2,200
$3,399
1%$4,495
$3,400
3%$3,175
4%$3,019
14%$3,000
7%Discover rentals in San Leandro, CA
2d ago
Upper Bal house for rent in San Leandro
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
2d 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
Farrelly Pond District apartment for rent in San Leandro
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
MONTAIR APTS., San Leandro, CA 94578
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old San Leandro apartment for rent in San Leandro
2 beds
2 baths
$3,911
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
100 Callan Ave #1938, San Leandro, CA 94577
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,800–$3,260
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
594 Victoria Ct, San Leandro, CA 94577
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$3,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Old San Leandro apartment for rent in San Leandro
1 bed
1 bath
$2,812
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
424 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,253–$3,529
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d 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
Verified
1461 150th Ave #A, San Leandro, CA 94578
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 9
4d ago
Verified
100 Callan Ave #1938, San Leandro, CA 94577
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,800–$3,260
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
424 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,253–$3,529
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1200 Davis St, San Leandro, CA 94577
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,915
Apartment for rent
2d 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
100 Callan Ave #1938, San Leandro, CA 94577
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,800–$3,260
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
424 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,253–$3,529
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
100 Callan Ave #1938, San Leandro, CA 94577
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,800–$3,260
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Bayfair Dr, San Leandro, CA 94578
1 bed
1 bath
$1,675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
445 Thornally Dr, San Leandro, CA 94578
2 beds
1 bath
$2,699–$2,799
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
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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 $2,304 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in San Leandro?
Average rent prices in San Leandro have decreased by 2% 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 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $379 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in San Leandro?
The most affordable neighborhoods in San Leandro are Broadmoor District ($2,145/mo), Floresta Gardens Bradrick ($2,150/mo), and Upper Bal ($2,195/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in San Leandro average around $1,910/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,530/month.
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).