San Leandro, California Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the San Leandro, California rental market.

San Leandro, California

Average Apartment Rent

$2,238

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

-2.4%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, San Leandro, California apartments have recorded a -2.4% rent decrease.

San Leandro, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
San Leandro $2,124 $2,155 $2,198 $2,303 $2,292 $2,288 $2,302 $2,254 $2,276 $2,238
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
San Leandro
National
Nov 2021
$2,124
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,155
$1,635
Jul 2022
$2,198
$1,708
Nov 2022
$2,303
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,292
$1,714
Jul 2023
$2,288
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,302
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,254
$1,727
Jul 2024
$2,276
$1,752
Nov 2024
$2,238
$1,748

San Leandro, California Average Apartment Rent

San Leandro, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 69.95%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of San Leandro, California rentals, while condos priced $1,000 - $1,500 hold the lowest share of the market – 0.51%.

San Leandro, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 12,821
Owner occupied housing units 17,647

Renters take up 42% of San Leandro, California real estate, occupying a total of 12,821 units, while homeowners live in 17,647 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

3.7

Renter median household income**

$78,175

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.78

Rental vacancy rate**

4.1%

San Leandro, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 1,125
1 bed 4,174
2 beds 4,987
3 beds 2,006
4 beds 470

There are 4,987 rentals in San Leandro, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 39%. Units with 4 beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (4%), amounting to 470 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in San Leandro, California homes for rent is 3.7.

San Leandro, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 554
25 - 34 years 2,709
35 - 44 years 2,394
45 - 54 years 2,797
55 - 59 years 1,023
60 - 64 years 869
65 - 74 years 1,324
75 - 84 years 815
85 years and over 336

Most condos for rent in San Leandro, California are occupied by residents in the 45 - 54 years age group (22%), followed by those in the 25 - 34 years age group (21%). At the same time, people in the 85 years and over age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 3%.

San Leandro, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 7,585
Non-Family Households 5,236

San Leandro, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 3,966
No related children of the householder under 18 8,855

A total of 7,585 apartments for rent in San Leandro, California, or 59% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 31% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 3,966 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in San Leandro, California is 2.78.

San Leandro, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 1,995
High school graduate (including equivalency) 2,828
Some college or associate's degree 4,336
Bachelor's degree or higher 3,662

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 29% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 16% of the homes for rent in San Leandro, California.

San Leandro, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 369
Built 2000 - 2009 491
Built 1990 - 1999 954
Built 1980 - 1989 2,201
Built 1970 - 1979 2,457
Built 1960 - 1969 1,908
Built 1950 - 1959 2,414
Built 1940 - 1949 1,128
Built 1939 or earlier 885

The highest share of San Leandro, California apartment rentals, namely 19% or 2,457 units, were Built 1970 - 1979, followed by those Built 1950 - 1959 (19%, 2,414 units), and the ones Built 1980 - 1989 (17%, 2,201 units).

San Leandro, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 636
Moved in 2018 to 2020 2,871
Moved in 2010 to 2017 6,495
Moved in 2000 to 2009 2,082
Moved in 1990 to 1999 462
Moved in 1989 or earlier 275

Median year renter moved into unit 2014

Most San Leandro, California renters (51%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 2% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their San Leandro, California condos for rent is 2014.

San Leandro, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 1,712
1 vehicle available 5,023
2 vehicles available 4,227
3 vehicles available 1,287
4 vehicles available 485
5 or more vehicles available 87

When it comes to transportation options, 39% of San Leandro, California renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 33% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 13% have No vehicle available.

San Leandro, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 11,482
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 2,726
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 2,310
Walked 470
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 414
Worked at home 1,628

San Leandro, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 31,008
Moved within same county 2,838
Moved from different county within same state 826
Moved from different state 435
Moved from abroad 225

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all San Leandro, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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