
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Birds Neighborhood of Hercules, CA from $1,400 (33 Rentals)
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The Exchange at Bayfront

Aventine

Willow Glen Apartments

The Terraces

4140 Fran Way

4152-4162 Fran Way

444 Corte Arango
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431 Corte Arango

Abc Apartments

437 Corte Arango

875 5th Ave

461 Corte Arango

401 Laurel Ave

1081 Tennent Ave

4143-4169 Fran Way
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449 Corte Arango

2287 Cuadra Ct

455 Corte Arango

2291 Cuadra Ct

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Appian Way Apartments

507 Rincon Rd

Fernandez Corner B-D
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Ridgecrest Terrace

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Pinole Grove Senior Housing

4827 Appian Way

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1601 Primrose Ln
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The Birds, Hercules, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Birds?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Birds Studio Apartments | $2,206 | $1,400 | $2,698 |
| The Birds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,424 | $2,050 | $3,140 |
| The Birds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,283 | $2,195 | $4,038 |
| The Birds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,062 | $3,208 | $5,165 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Birds Neighborhood of Hercules, CA.
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Cheapest Available The Birds Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Birds area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Woods Senior priced from $1,678. Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable The Birds apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Woods Senior | Senior Affordable Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,678 |
| Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| The Dylan | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,330 |
| Sequoia Townhouses | Redwood | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| The Exchange at Bayfront | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $2,890 |
| The Terraces | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3,045 |
| Aventine | 1189 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $3,248 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Birds, CA
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Birds 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 The Birds apartment is the 1089 2B2B Model at Aventine starting at $3,365 with a $3.09 price per square foot in the The Corridor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Birds apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Exchange at Bayfront | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Aventine | 1089 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
| Sequoia Townhouses | Redwood | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
| The Terraces | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.05 |
| Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
| The Dylan | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $5.05 |
| Vista Woods Senior | Senior Affordable Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.77 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Birds, Hercules, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in The Birds, Hercules, CA
Lupine Hills Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Birds Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Birds?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Birds is under $3,248.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Birds?
The cheapest apartment in The Birds is Vista Woods Senior which is listed at $1,798, while the average apartment in The Birds costs $3,208.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Birds?
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 The Birds that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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