
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Heron Bay Neighborhood of San Leandro, CA from $1,000 (5 Rentals)
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Heron Bay, San Leandro, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Heron Bay?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Heron Bay Studio Apartments | $1,600 | $1,031 | $2,162 |
Heron Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $1,641 | $2,369 |
Heron Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,529 | $1,951 | $3,000 |
Heron Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,283 | $2,850 | $3,500 |
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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 $1,031. San Leandro Racquet Club has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,549. Here are the most affordable Heron Bay apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lakeside Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,031 |
San Leandro Racquet Club | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,549 |
Metro Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Heron Bay, CA
As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Heron Bay area is the $2.53 price per square foot 3Bd / 2.5Bath Townhome Model at Aurora Cottage in the in the West San Leandro neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Heron Bay apartment is the 1BR/1BA Model at Chateau Manor Apartments starting at $2,235 with a $2.35 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Aurora Cottage | 3Bd / 2.5Bath Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.53 |
Chateau Manor Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
Bel Tempo Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
Hesperian Townhomes | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.95 |
Lakeside Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
GATEWAY APARTMENTS | 1x1 A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Soji by Trion Living | 1x1 Reno | 1BR,1BA | $3.15 |
Summerhill Terrace | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Bayfair | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.29 |
San Leandro Racquet Club | Studio Apartment | Studio ,1BA | $2.95 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHeron Bay, San Leandro, CA
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Heron Bay?
The cheapest apartment in Heron Bay is Lakeside Village which is listed at $1,641, while the average apartment in Heron Bay costs $3,225.
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 21 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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