
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hercules, CA from $600 (43 Rentals)
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The Exchange at Bayfront

Aventine

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The Villas at Harbor Pointe

Bayside Apartments

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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Seascape Court (por)

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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Pinole Grove Senior Housing

312-314 Rodeo Ave

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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 | $2,259 | $1,400 | $2,698 |
| Cheap Hercules 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,544 | $1,840 | $8,603 |
| Cheap Hercules 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,888 | $1,798 | $4,038 |
| Cheap Hercules 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,582 | $2,906 | $5,071 |
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Cheapest Available Hercules Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hercules, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Bayside Apartments in the Tara Hills neighborhood priced from $1,798. Vista Woods Senior in the Tara Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,798. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hercules apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Apartments | 2x1-B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,798 |
| Vista Woods Senior | Senior Affordable One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,798 |
| 300 - 330 Parker Avenue in Rodeo | pk.1x1du | 1BR,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 |
| The Dylan | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,330 |
| Aventine | 649 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,474 |
| The Exchange at Bayfront | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2,763 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hercules, CA
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hercules area is the $2.82 price per square foot 3x2-C1 Model at Bayside Apartments in the in the Tara Hills neighborhood starting from $3,126. The second greatest value Hercules apartment is the B2 Model at The Exchange at Bayfront starting at $2,763 with a $3.19 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayside Apartments | 3x2-C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.82 |
| The Exchange at Bayfront | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.19 |
| The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| 300 - 330 Parker Avenue in Rodeo | pk.1x1du | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| Aventine | 649 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
| Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Vista Woods Senior | Senior Affordable One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.62 |
| The Dylan | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.70 |
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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 The Dylan listed at $2,330.
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 $1,798 at Bayside Apartments.
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