
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Waterfront Neighborhood of Hercules, CA from $600 (9 Rentals)
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The Waterfront, Hercules, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Waterfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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The Waterfront Studio Apartments | $2,258 | $839 | $2,572 |
The Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,403 | $899 | $5,242 |
The Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,252 | $1,079 | $5,196 |
The Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,892 | $3,980 | $5,891 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Waterfront Neighborhood of Hercules, CA.
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Cheapest Available The Waterfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Waterfront area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Villas at Harbor Pointe priced from $1,911. Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable The Waterfront apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $1,911 |
Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
The Exchange at Bayfront | S-2 ST | Studio,1BA | $2,092 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Waterfront, CA
As of July 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Waterfront area is the $3.08 price per square foot 1197 2B2B Model at Aventine in the in the The Corridor neighborhood starting from $3,365. The second greatest value The Waterfront apartment is the B2 Model at Bayside Apartment Homes starting at $2,573 with a $2.98 price per square foot in the Tara Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Aventine | 1197 2B2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.08 |
Bayside Apartment Homes | B2 | 2BR,1BA | $2.98 |
The Dylan | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
The Villas at Harbor Pointe | MARINA | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
Sycamore Hills By The Bay (Senior) | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
178 Maple Ct, Unit 178 Maple | 178 Maple Ct | 1BR,1BA | $4.03 |
The Exchange at Bayfront | S-2 ST | Studio ,1BA | $4.16 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThe Waterfront, Hercules, CA
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in The Waterfront, Hercules, CA
Ohlone Elementary
Pinole Valley High
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Getting Around the The Waterfront Neighborhood in Hercules, CA
Walk Score®
34 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 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 Waterfront Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Waterfront?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Waterfront is under $3,245.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Waterfront?
The cheapest apartment in The Waterfront is The Villas at Harbor Pointe which is listed at $1,911, while the average apartment in The Waterfront costs $4,270.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Waterfront?
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 6 regular apartments in The Waterfront 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 The Waterfront?
Cheap apartments in The Waterfront have an average cost of $591 which is $3,679 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Waterfront.
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