Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Refugio Valley Neighborhood of Hercules, CA from $600 (11 Rentals)

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Victoria Green
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria Green

163 Paradise DrHercules, CA 94547

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East Bluff Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Bluff Apartments

1813 Marlesta CtPinole, CA 94564
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Appian Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Appian Terrace

4481 Appian WayEl Sobrante, CA 94803

Refugio Valley, Hercules, CA Local Guide

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 Appian Terrace priced from $1,795. The Exchange at Bayfront has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Refugio Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Appian TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
The Exchange at BayfrontS-2 STStudio,1BA$1,900
The Villas at Harbor PointeMARINA1BR,1BA$1,911
Casa del Sol2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,995
Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Refugio Valley, CA

As of July 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Refugio Valley area is the $3.09 price per square foot 1197 2B2B Model at Aventine in the in the The Corridor neighborhood starting from $3,385. The second greatest value Refugio Valley apartment is the 2x1 Platinum Model at The Terraces starting at $2,695 with a $2.70 price per square foot in the Tara Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Refugio Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aventine1197 2B2B2BR,2BA$3.09
The Terraces2x1 Platinum2BR,1BA$2.70
Bayside Apartment HomesB22BR,1BA$2.98
D'Avila Woods Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.15
Casa del Sol2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.61
The DylanA31BR,1BA$3.78
The Villas at Harbor PointeMARINA1BR,1BA$2.73
Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.26
The Exchange at BayfrontS-2 STStudio ,1BA$3.78
Appian TerraceStudioStudio ,1BA$3.59

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Refugio Valley, Hercules, CA

Ranked #7

Among neighborhoods in Hercules, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Refugio Valley, Hercules, and the greater San Francisco area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $2,695.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Refugio Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Refugio Valley is The Villas at Harbor Pointe which is listed at $1,911, while the average apartment in Refugio Valley costs $4,270.

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 6 regular apartments in Refugio Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Refugio Valley?

Cheap apartments in Refugio Valley have an average cost of $580 which is $3,690 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Refugio Valley.

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