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Average Rent in San Leandro, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in San Leandro, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,679/mo
▲ +21.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,006/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
3
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in San Leandro, CA
Compare average rent across San Leandro, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floresta Gardens - Bradrick | $2,845 | $2,499 | 1 | 7 |
| San Leandro 94578 | $2,082 | $1,586 | 2 | 12 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in San Leandro, CA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in San Leandro, CA is $2,679 per month across 2 apartment communities and 3 available units. Rents have increased $386 (21.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Lakeside Village starting at $2,006/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,679/mo.
Prices range from $2,006 to $4,026 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 2 units are currently listed.
San Leandro, CA Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in San Leandro, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in San Leandro, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Village | $2,006/mo | $2,006/mo | 2 | 4 |
| Centro Callan Apartments | $4,026/mo | $4,026/mo | 1 | 4.9 |
Google Search Trends for San Leandro, CA Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in San Leandro, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$107,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,679/mo.
Comfortable income
$129,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,006/mo), you need to earn at least $80,000/year.
Median household income in San Leandro, CA is $98,063 , about 24% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in San Leandro, CA
Overall prices in San Leandro, CA runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by San Leandro, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,679 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $8,815/mo |
Population
88,531
Median household income
$98,063
Census median rent
$2,115/mo
Rent as % of income
31.8%
Median age
41.5
Mean commute
33 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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