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San Leandro, CA

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Where Bay Area flair meets California’s suburban paradise.

Bay Area Suburban Cool Southwestern Vibe

San Leandro, California is a suburban paradise, just across the bay from San Francisco. Accented with all of the color and local flair you’d expect from the Bay Area, this is a community with a Southwestern-style vibe. Whether you choose the stucco luxury of Mission Bay, the hipster feel of the Broadmoor District, or the cool and funky industrial atmosphere of the Highlands, you’re definitely in for a California treat in this hidden gem of a city.

Bike a trail on the San Leandro Bay, or relax and watch the beautiful, sweeping views of the region at Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline. You can even work on your golf swing at the Tony Lema Course at Monarch Bay or experience the brews in a zany setting at Drake’s Brewing Company. If you’re looking for a home with a cool flair and vitality, rent your next apartment in San Leandro, California.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in San Leandro, CA is $1,804 for a studio, $1,875 for one bedroom, $2,275 for two bedrooms, and $2,989 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in San Leandro has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,875/month
623 Sq Ft
House
$3,182/month
1,185 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,492/month
896 Sq Ft
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Transportation

71

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

48

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

66

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Madison Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

631 Students

6
out of 10

Roosevelt Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

516 Students

6
out of 10

Washington Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

423 Students

6
out of 10

Wilson Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

687 Students

5
out of 10

Monroe Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

400 Students

5
out of 10

John Muir Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

911 Students

6
out of 10

Washington Manor Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

582 Students

4
out of 10

Bancroft Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

899 Students

3
out of 10

San Leandro High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,566 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline
  • Hayward Regional Shoreline
  • Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate
  • Arroyo Viejo Creek at the Oakland Zoo
  • Oakland Zoo

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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