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

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Eden Roc
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Roc

14665 Washington AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Fargo Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fargo Apartments

703-775 Fargo AveSan Leandro, CA 94579
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Terrace Garden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Garden

14700 Washington AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Argyle Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Argyle Apartments

2705 Marina BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Marina Vista
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Marina Vista

2601 Marina BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94577

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Heron Bay, San Leandro, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,586
Zelma1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,750
Sequoia Grove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,764
Newport ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
Terrace GardenResidence 11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chateau Manor Apartments2 BR / 2BA / DEN2BR,2BA$2.28
Marina Plaza3 Bed 2 Bath B3BR,2BA$2.87
Parkside Commons2X2TTRCK2BR,2BA$2.83
Marina Haven Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath B2BR,1BA$2.73
Hesperian Townhomes2X12BR,1BA$2.95
Marina Vista2x12BR,1BA$2.89
Terrace GardenResidence 62BR,1BA$3.23
Sequoia Grove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.71
Zelma1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.78
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$2.78

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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