
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hercules, CA from $1,400 (43 Rentals)
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The Exchange at Bayfront

Aventine

Willow Glen Apartments

Bayside Apartments

The Villas at Harbor Pointe

Multi-Family

4140 Fran Way
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755 Investment St

347 Vaqueros Ave

710 1st St

4152-4162 Fran Way

232 Garretson Ave

650 San Pablo Ave

2--18 Railroad Ave

Rodeo Mobile Home park
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875 5th Ave

2287 Cuadra Ct

209-211 215 2nd St

Seascape Apartments

4143-4169 Fran Way

401 Laurel Ave

122 Railroad Ave
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100 Pacific Ave

1081 Tennent Ave

770 Meadow Ave

2523 Samuel St

6 Railroad Ave

Fernandez Corner B-D

507 Rincon Rd

2291 Cuadra Ct
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312-314 Rodeo Ave

Ridgecrest Terrace

Alvarez Court Apartments

Pinole Grove Senior Housing

Rodeo Gateway Apartments

1601 Primrose Ln
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300 - 330 Parker Avenue in Rodeo

Truewood by Merrill Pinole

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hercules?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Hercules Studio Apartments | $2,205 | $1,400 | $2,698 |
| Cheap Hercules 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $1,840 | $3,078 |
| Cheap Hercules 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,983 | $2,195 | $4,038 |
| Cheap Hercules 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,661 | $2,906 | $5,165 |
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Cheapest Available Hercules Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hercules, CA is a Studio unit found at Vista Woods Senior in the Tara Hills neighborhood priced from $1,678. 312-314 Rodeo Ave in the The Corridor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hercules apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Woods Senior | Senior Affordable Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,678 |
| 312-314 Rodeo Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $1,910 |
| Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Bayside Apartments | 2x1-B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2,199 |
| The Dylan | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,330 |
| Aventine | 649 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,501 |
| The Exchange at Bayfront | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $2,890 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hercules, CA
As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hercules area is the $2.21 price per square foot B6 Model at The Exchange at Bayfront in the in the Tara Hills neighborhood starting from $2,890. The second greatest value Hercules apartment is the 2x1-B2 Model at Bayside Apartments starting at $2,199 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Tara Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hercules apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Exchange at Bayfront | B6 | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
| Bayside Apartments | 2x1-B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| 338 Garretson Ave, Unit 336 | 338 Garretson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| 312-314 Rodeo Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Aventine | 649 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.85 |
| Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.45 |
| The Dylan | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.70 |
| Vista Woods Senior | Senior Affordable Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.77 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hercules Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hercules?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hercules is at Vista Woods Senior listed at $1,678.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hercules Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hercules Apartment is $1,798 at Vista Woods Senior.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hercules Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hercules is starting from $1,895 at 312-314 Rodeo Ave.
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