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2525 Bayfront BlvdHercules, CA 94547
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2200 John Muir PkyHercules, CA 94547
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117 Tidewater Dr
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4935 San Pablo Dam RdEl Sobrante, CA 94803
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4816 San Pablo Dam RdEl Sobrante, CA 94803
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1813 Marlesta CtPinole, CA 94564
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600 Roble AvePinole, CA 94564
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Pacific Crest Apartments
1001-1013 Bay View Farm RdPinole, CA 94564
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4200-4260 Appian WayEl Sobrante, CA 94803
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300-320 Parker AveRodeo, CA 94572
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5017-5019 San Pablo Dam RdEl Sobrante, CA 94803
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801 Alvarez AvePinole, CA 94564
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Refugio Valley, Hercules, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Refugio Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Refugio Valley Studio Apartments | $2,206 | $1,400 | $2,698 |
| Refugio Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,375 | $1,911 | $3,140 |
| Refugio Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,864 | $1,895 | $4,038 |
| Refugio Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,498 | $1,990 | $5,165 |
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Cheapest Available Refugio Valley Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Refugio Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Woods Senior priced from $1,678. 312-314 Rodeo Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here are the most affordable Refugio Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Vista Woods Senior | Senior Affordable Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,678 |
| 312-314 Rodeo Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Heritage Grove Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $2,080 |
| Casa del Sol | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Bayside Apartments | 2x1-B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2,199 |
| Appian Terrace | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,212 |
| The Dylan | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,330 |
| Evergreen Apartments | Standard 2 | 2BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Refugio Valley, CA
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Refugio Valley area is the $2.21 price per square foot B6 Model at The Exchange at Bayfront in the in the Tara Hills neighborhood starting from $2,890. The second greatest value Refugio Valley apartment is the 1089 2B2B Model at Aventine starting at $3,279 with a $3.01 price per square foot in the The Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Refugio Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Exchange at Bayfront | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Aventine | 1089 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.01 |
| Sequoia Townhouses | Redwood | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
| The Terraces | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.00 |
| Evergreen Apartments | Standard 2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.74 |
| Bayside Apartments | 2x1-B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Redwood Creek Villas | Newly Renovated 2bd/1bth + Garage! Look & Lease... | 2BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| 312-314 Rodeo Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Casa del Sol | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.75 |
| The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Refugio Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Refugio Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Refugio Valley is under $2,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Refugio Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Refugio Valley is Vista Woods Senior which is listed at $1,798, while the average apartment in Refugio Valley costs $3,208.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Refugio Valley?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Refugio Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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