
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heron Bay Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,600 (26 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Heron Bay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Bay Studio Apartments | $1,690 | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| Heron Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,061 | $1,600 | $2,357 |
| Heron Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,631 | $2,171 | $3,099 |
| Heron Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,323 | $2,850 | $3,750 |
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There are currently 26 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 1 Bed unit found at Doolittle Apartments priced from $1,600. Lakeside Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,798. Here are the most affordable Heron Bay apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doolittle Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Lakeside Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,798 |
| St Moritz Garden Apartments | SMG 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Newport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| Marina Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,925 |
| Summerhill Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
| EBN T 14723 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,195 |
| Parkside Commons | 1X1STRCK | 1BR,1BA | $2,247 |
| Marina Haven Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $2,315 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heron Bay, CA
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Heron Bay area is the $2.81 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Marina Plaza in the in the Manor neighborhood starting from $2,512. The second greatest value Heron Bay apartment is the 2X1 Model at Hesperian Townhomes starting at $2,599 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Ashland 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina Plaza | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
| Hesperian Townhomes | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Marina Vista | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| St Moritz Garden Apartments | SMG 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.10 |
| Marina Haven Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $3.11 |
| 941 Lewelling Blvd, Unit 103 | 941 Lewelling Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
| Lakeside Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.66 |
| Summerhill Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Newport Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| Doolittle Apartments | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Heron Bay Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Heron Bay?
The cheapest apartment in Heron Bay is Doolittle Apartments which is listed at $1,600, while the average apartment in Heron Bay costs $2,450.
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 1 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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