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Average Rent in San Leandro 94578 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in San Leandro 94578, San Leandro, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,160/mo
Lowest Available
$1,586/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
13
available now
San Leandro 94578 vs San Leandro, CA Average
San Leandro 94578 is cheaper the San Leandro, CA average by $289/mo (12%). The citywide average is $2,449/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in San Leandro 94578?
As of June 2026, the average rent in San Leandro 94578 is $2,160 per month across 2 apartment communities and 13 available units.
The most affordable option is Lakeside Village starting at $1,586/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,878/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,244/mo.
Prices range from $1,586 to $2,349 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 8 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in San Leandro 94578
Rent Prices by Apartment in San Leandro 94578
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Village | $1,586/mo | $1,586/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Woodchase Apartment Homes | $1,899/mo | $2,207/mo | 12 | 4.2 |
Google Search Trends for San Leandro 94578 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in San Leandro 94578
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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
$86,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,160/mo.
Comfortable income
$104,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,586/mo), you need to earn at least $63,000/year.
Median household income in San Leandro 94578 is $98,063 , about 5% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in San Leandro 94578
Overall prices in San Leandro 94578 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 94578's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,160 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $8,296/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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