
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Refugio Valley Neighborhood of Hercules, CA from $600 (12 Rentals)
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4666 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit 8

Vista Woods Senior

Bella Vista at Hilltop

5255 Sobrante Ave, Unit Back Unit

527 Vaqueros Ave
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Refugio Valley, Hercules, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Refugio Valley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Refugio Valley Studio Apartments | $2,230 | $1,700 | $2,572 |
Refugio Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,518 | $1,695 | $4,928 |
Refugio Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,350 | $1,850 | $5,765 |
Refugio Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,833 | $3,905 | $6,319 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Refugio Valley Neighborhood of Hercules, CA.
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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 $1,754. Here are the most affordable Refugio Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vista Woods Senior | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
Bella Vista at Hilltop | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $1,754 |
The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $1,911 |
Casa del Sol | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Refugio Valley, CA
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Refugio Valley area is the $2.95 price per square foot 1089 2B2B Model at Aventine in the in the Tara Hills neighborhood starting from $3,109. The second greatest value Refugio Valley apartment is the 2x1 Platinum Model at The Terraces starting at $2,695 with a $2.70 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Aventine | 1089 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.95 |
The Terraces | 2x1 Platinum | 2BR,1BA | $2.70 |
D'Avila Woods Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
Casa del Sol | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.61 |
The Tides | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.61 |
Bella Vista at Hilltop | Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
Solace | Pearl | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
4666 San Pablo Dam Rd, Unit 8 | 4666 San Pablo Dam Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
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Best Local Schools in Refugio Valley, Hercules, CA
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Best Local Schools in Refugio Valley, Hercules, CA
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $2,330.
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 $3,935.
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 278 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 $611 which is $3,324 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Refugio Valley.
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