
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Birds Neighborhood of Hercules, CA from $600 (10 Rentals)
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The Exchange at Bayfront
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5255 Sobrante Ave, Unit Back Unit

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Vista Woods Senior

527 Vaqueros Ave
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The Birds, Hercules, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Birds?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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The Birds Studio Apartments | $2,341 | $1,700 | $2,697 |
The Birds 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,554 | $1,675 | $5,613 |
The Birds 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,464 | $2,103 | $6,717 |
The Birds 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,719 | $3,599 | $6,533 |
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There are currently 10 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Birds Neighborhood of Hercules, CA.
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Cheapest Available The Birds Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Birds area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Woods Senior priced from $1,750. The Exchange at Bayfront has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable The Birds 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 |
The Exchange at Bayfront | S-4 ST | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $1,911 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Birds, CA
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Birds area is the $3.49 price per square foot A1C Model at The Tides in the in the Devon Square neighborhood starting from $2,823. The second greatest value The Birds apartment is the MARINA Model at The Villas at Harbor Pointe starting at $1,911 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Tara Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Birds apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Tides | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
Aventine | 646 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $4.06 |
Solace | Pearl | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
The Grand at Bayfront | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $4.82 |
The Exchange at Bayfront | S-2 ST | Studio ,1BA | $3.78 |
5255 Sobrante Ave, Unit Back Unit | 5255 Sobrante Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.35 |
Vista Woods Senior | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.72 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Birds, Hercules, CA
Ranked #11
Among neighborhoods in Hercules, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in The Birds, Hercules, CA
Ohlone Elementary
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Getting Around the The Birds Neighborhood in Hercules, CA
Walk Score®
40 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
18 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Birds Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Birds?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Birds is under $2,635.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Birds?
The cheapest apartment in The Birds is Vista Woods Senior which is listed at $1,752, while the average apartment in The Birds costs $4,060.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Birds?
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 10 regular apartments in The Birds that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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