Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heron Bay Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,600 (26 Rentals)

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Eden Roc
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Roc

14665 Washington AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Bel- Air Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bel- Air Apartments

15111 Washington AveSan Leandro, CA 94579
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Alto Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alto Apartments

1270 143rd AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Marina Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Marina Apartments

2265 Marina BlvdSan Leandro, CA 94577
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Fargo Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fargo Apartments

703-775 Fargo AveSan Leandro, CA 94579
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EBN T 14723
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

EBN T 14723

14723 Martell 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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Terrace Garden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Garden

14700 Washington AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Doolittle ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$1,600
Lakeside Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,798
St Moritz Garden ApartmentsSMG 1x11BR,1BA$1,895
Newport ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,925
Marina Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,925
Summerhill Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
EBN T 147232BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2,195
Parkside Commons1X1STRCK1BR,1BA$2,247
Marina Haven Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marina Plaza2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.81
Hesperian Townhomes2X12BR,1BA$2.95
Marina Vista2x12BR,1BA$2.89
St Moritz Garden ApartmentsSMG 2x12BR,1BA$3.10
Marina Haven Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath A2BR,2BA$3.11
941 Lewelling Blvd, Unit 103941 Lewelling Blvd1BR,1BA$2.97
Lakeside Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.66
Summerhill Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.33
Newport ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38
Doolittle ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$3.56

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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 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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