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Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior)
1550 Sycamore AveHercules, CA 94547
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Vista Woods Senior
600 Roble AvePinole, CA 94564
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Westridge at Hilltop Apartments
2490 Lancaster DrRichmond, CA 94806
527 Vaqueros Ave
RodeoCA94572
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The Waterfront, Hercules, CA Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Waterfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterfront Studio Apartments | $2,068 | $1,580 | $2,697 |
| The Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,551 | $1,658 | $5,588 |
| The Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,443 | $1,079 | $7,162 |
| The Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,658 | $3,160 | $6,271 |
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There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Waterfront Neighborhood of Hercules, CA.
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Cheapest Available The Waterfront Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Waterfront area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Westridge at Hilltop Apartments priced from $1,366. Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Afforordable Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,565. Here are the most affordable The Waterfront apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westridge at Hilltop Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,366 |
| Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Afforordable Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,565 |
| Vista Woods Senior | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,635 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Waterfront, CA
As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Waterfront area is the $3.17 price per square foot B2 Model at Bayside Apartment Homes in the in the Tara Hills neighborhood starting from $2,738. The second greatest value The Waterfront apartment is the The Varenna Model at San Marcos starting at $2,197 with a $2.98 price per square foot in the Devon Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Apartment Homes | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| San Marcos | The Varenna | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| 2279 Cuadra Ct, Unit 3 | 2279 Cuadra Ct | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| Bella Vista at Hilltop | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Heritage Park at Hilltop| 55+ Senior Afforordable Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| The Exchange at Bayfront | S-1 ST | Studio ,1BA | $3.58 |
| Vista Woods Senior | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.78 |
| Westridge at Hilltop Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.57 |
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Best Local Schools in The Waterfront, Hercules, CA
Ohlone Elementary
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (452)
6 out of 10
Pinole Valley High
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1280)
6 out of 10
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Getting Around the The Waterfront Neighborhood in Hercules, CA
Walk Score®
34 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Waterfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Waterfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Waterfront is under $2,540.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in The Waterfront is Vista Woods Senior which is listed at $899, while the average apartment in The Waterfront costs $4,130.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Waterfront?
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 15 regular apartments in The Waterfront 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 The Waterfront?
Cheap apartments in The Waterfront have an average cost of $576 which is $3,554 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Waterfront.
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