Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Refugio Valley Neighborhood of Hercules, CA from $600 (12 Rentals)

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Victoria Green

163 Paradise DrHercules, CA 94547
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1813 Marlesta CtPinole, CA 94564
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Refugio Valley, Hercules, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Refugio Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Refugio Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Woods Senior priced from $1,750. Bella Vista at Hilltop has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,871. Here are the most affordable Refugio Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vista Woods SeniorStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$1,871
The Villas at Harbor PointeMARINA1BR,1BA$1,911
Casa del Sol2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,995
Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Refugio Valley, CA

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Refugio Valley area is the $3.33 price per square foot Tanzanite Model at Solace in the in the Hilltop neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Refugio Valley apartment is the 1197 2B2B Model at Aventine starting at $3,360 with a $3.07 price per square foot in the Tara Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Refugio Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SolaceTanzanite3BR,3BA$3.33
Aventine1197 2B2B2BR,2BA$3.07
The Terraces2x1 Platinum2BR,1BA$2.70
D'Avila Woods Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.15
Casa del Sol2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.61
Bella Vista at HilltopAvalon1BR,1BA$2.66
The Villas at Harbor PointeMARINA1BR,1BA$2.73
Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior)One Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.26
4666 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit 154666 San Pablo Dam Rd1BR,1BA$2.92
5523 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit a5523 San Pablo Dam Rd1BR,1BA$3.00

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Refugio Valley, Hercules, CA

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Among neighborhoods in Hercules, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Refugio Valley, Hercules, 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 searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Refugio Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Refugio Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Refugio Valley is under $2,442.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Refugio Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Refugio Valley is Vista Woods Senior which is listed at $1,752, while the average apartment in Refugio Valley costs $4,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Refugio Valley?

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 Refugio Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Refugio Valley?

Cheap apartments in Refugio Valley have an average cost of $605 which is $3,595 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Refugio Valley.

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