Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heron Bay Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,500 (6 Rentals)

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Alto Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Alto Apartments

1270 143rd AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Eden Roc
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Roc

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

Terrace Garden

14700 Washington 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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Sequoia Grove
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sequoia Grove

14575 Bancroft AveSan Leandro, CA 94578

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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 $1,568. Terrace Garden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable Heron Bay apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,568
Terrace GardenResidence 4Studio,1BA$1,850
Marina Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heron Bay, CA

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Heron Bay area is the $2.22 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at Chateau Manor Apartments in the in the Springlake neighborhood starting from $2,725. The second greatest value Heron Bay apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Bel Tempo Apartments starting at $2,475 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the Springlake 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 Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.22
Bel Tempo ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.68
941 Lewelling Blvd, Unit 304941 Lewelling Blvd2BR,1BA$2.66
Hesperian Townhomes2X12BR,1BA$2.84
Marina Vista2x12BR,1BA$2.89
Zelma Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.88
Parkside Commons1X1L1BR,1BA$3.45
Summerhill Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.34
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio ,1BA$2.75
Marina Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.48

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Heron Bay, San Leandro, CA

Ranked #23

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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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.

Getting Around the Heron Bay Neighborhood in San Leandro, CA

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,499.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Heron Bay?

The cheapest apartment in Heron Bay is Lakeside Village which is listed at $1,687, while the average apartment in Heron Bay costs $3,092.

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 12 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

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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