Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Average rent in
Hercules, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Hercules
$3,280/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Hercules is $3,280 per month as of October 2026. This is 73% above the national average rent, or $1,380 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hercules
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hercules rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Hercules, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Hercules, CA
Average rent prices in Hercules have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Hercules, CA
Rent prices in Hercules vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hercules is $2,788, whereas a house costs $3,465. 1-bedroom apartments in Hercules run $2,357 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,969.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,099 |  13% | 39% | |
1 bedroom | $2,350 | 4% | 59% | |
2 bedroom | $2,850 | 5% | 50% | |
3 bedroom | $3,432 | 2% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | 4% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central | $2,957 | |
Foxboro | $2,427 | |
Hill Town | $2,550 | |
North Shore Business Park | $2,747 | |
The Birds | $2,625 | |
The Carridor | $2,600 | |
The Flowers | $2,475 | |
The Stones | $2,600 | |
The Trees | $3,273 | |
The Waterfront | $2,427 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,788 | 7% | 6% | |
Condos | $2,599 | 2% | 7% | |
Houses | $3,465 | 4% | 3% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,099
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
39%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
59%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
50%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,432
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
13%
Central
Average rent
$2,957
The Flowers
Average rent
$2,475
The Birds
Average rent
$2,625
The Waterfront
Average rent
$2,427
Foxboro
Average rent
$2,427
The Trees
Average rent
$3,273
Hill Town
Average rent
$2,550
The Stones
Average rent
$2,600
The Carridor
Average rent
$2,600
North Shore Business Park
Average rent
$2,747
Apartments
Average rent
$2,788
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,599
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
Houses
Average rent
$3,465
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Hercules, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Hercules, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Hercules and Corte Madera by all bedroom counts and property types.
Hercules
73%higher than the national median
128%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hercules, CA is 24% lower than the median rent in Corte Madera, CA.
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2%Discover rentals in Hercules, CA
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,465
House for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hercules
914 Valley Run, Hercules, CA 94547
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,528
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
5d+ ago
The Birds house for rent in Hercules
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
The Flowers house for rent in Hercules
367 Violet Rd, Hercules, CA 94547
4 beds
3 baths
$4,550
House for rent
Available Oct 11
2d ago
1375 Sycamore Ave, Hercules, CA 94547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,731–$9,781
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hercules
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,150
House for rent
2d ago
1375 Sycamore Ave, Hercules, CA 94547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,731–$9,781
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Flowers house for rent in Hercules
367 Violet Rd, Hercules, CA 94547
4 beds
3 baths
$4,550
House for rent
Available Oct 11
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,465
House for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,993
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
The Flowers house for rent in Hercules
367 Violet Rd, Hercules, CA 94547
4 beds
3 baths
$4,550
House for rent
Available Oct 11
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hercules
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,465
House for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,993
House for rent
Available Sep 1
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Frequently asked questions for Hercules, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Hercules rental market.
How much is rent in Hercules?
The average rent in Hercules is $3,280 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hercules?
Average rent prices in Hercules have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Hercules rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hercules is 73% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,380 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hercules?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Hercules are The Waterfront ($2,427/mo), Foxboro ($2,427/mo), and The Flowers ($2,475/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hercules?
To comfortably afford rent in Hercules, you'd need to earn approximately $131,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).