
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heron Bay Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,500 (22 Rentals)
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15111 Washington Ave

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1826 170th Ave, Unit 1

Parkside Commons

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Terrace Garden

Argyle Apartments

15310 Central Ave

Marina Vista

15065 Hesperian Blvd

459 Pagano Ct

Hesperian Townhomes
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Heron Bay, San Leandro, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Heron Bay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Bay Studio Apartments | $1,586 | $1,586 | $1,586 |
| Heron Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $1,687 | $2,413 |
| Heron Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,639 | $2,006 | $2,915 |
| Heron Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,221 | $2,850 | $3,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Heron Bay Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA.
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Cheapest Available Heron Bay Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Heron Bay area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Lakeside Village priced from $1,586. Zelma has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable Heron Bay apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,586 |
| Zelma | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Sequoia Grove Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,764 |
| Newport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| Terrace Garden | Residence 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,108 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heron Bay, CA
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Heron Bay area is the $2.28 price per square foot 2 BR / 2BA / DEN Model at Chateau Manor Apartments in the in the Springlake neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Heron Bay apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath B Model at Marina Plaza starting at $2,949 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Heron Bay apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chateau Manor Apartments | 2 BR / 2BA / DEN | 2BR,2BA | $2.28 |
| Marina Plaza | 3 Bed 2 Bath B | 3BR,2BA | $2.87 |
| Parkside Commons | 2X2TTRCK | 2BR,2BA | $2.83 |
| Marina Haven Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath B | 2BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Hesperian Townhomes | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Marina Vista | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Terrace Garden | Residence 6 | 2BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| Sequoia Grove Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.71 |
| Zelma | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| Lakeside Village | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.78 |
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Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in areas across the United States including Heron Bay, San Leandro, 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 rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Heron Bay Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Heron Bay?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Heron Bay is under $2,795.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Heron Bay?
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 5 regular apartments in Heron Bay that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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