
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Waterfront Neighborhood of Hercules, CA from $800 (38 Rentals)
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The Exchange at Bayfront

Aventine

Willow Glen Apartments

Bayside Apartments

The Villas at Harbor Pointe

Multi-Family

755 Investment St

347 Vaqueros Ave
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650 San Pablo Ave

232 Garretson Ave

710 1st St

2--18 Railroad Ave

Rodeo Mobile Home park

Seascape Court (por)

875 5th Ave

Seascape Apartments

209-211 215 2nd St
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1081 Tennent Ave

122 Railroad Ave

401 Laurel Ave

2287 Cuadra Ct

100 Pacific Ave

Fernandez Corner B-D

2291 Cuadra Ct

2523 Samuel St

6 Railroad Ave
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770 Meadow Ave

East Bluff Apartments

Pacific Crest Apartments

Pinole Grove Senior Housing

312-314 Rodeo Ave

Ridgecrest Terrace

Alvarez Court Apartments

1601 Primrose Ln

Rodeo Gateway Apartments
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300 - 330 Parker Avenue in Rodeo

Rodeo Bayview Apartments
The Waterfront, Hercules, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Waterfront?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterfront Studio Apartments | $2,309 | $1,700 | $2,698 |
| The Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,407 | $1,911 | $3,140 |
| The Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,195 | $2,299 | $5,769 |
| The Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,689 | $2,317 | $5,297 |
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There are currently 38 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 Vista Woods Senior priced from $899. 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 Waterfront apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Woods Senior | Senior Affordable One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $2,080 |
| Bayside Apartments | 2x2-B3 | 2BR,2BA | $2,299 |
| The Dylan | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,330 |
| The Exchange at Bayfront | A13 | 1BR,1BA | $2,480 |
| Aventine | 1189 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $3,447 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Waterfront, CA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Waterfront area is the $3.06 price per square foot 1189 2B2B Model at Aventine in the in the The Corridor neighborhood starting from $3,447. The second greatest value The Waterfront apartment is the 2x1-B2 Model at Bayside Apartments starting at $2,349 with a $2.72 price per square foot in the Tara Hills 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aventine | 1189 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.06 |
| Bayside Apartments | 2x1-B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.72 |
| The Exchange at Bayfront | A13 | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
| The Dylan | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.70 |
| Vista Woods Senior | Senior Affordable Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.77 |
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Best Local Schools in The Waterfront, Hercules, CA
Collins Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Waterfront Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Waterfront Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Waterfront Apartment is $899 at Vista Woods Senior.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Waterfront Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Waterfront is starting from $1,797 at Vista Woods Senior.
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