Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Hercules, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Hercules

$3,260/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hercules is $3,260 per month as of June 2026. This is 67% above the national average rent, or $1,310 more per month.

$2.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hercules

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hercules rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $2,687, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Hercules run $2,609 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,220.

Listings

Studio

$1,760

6%

-

1 bedroom

$1,795

17%

19%

2 bedroom

$2,600

3%

14%

3 bedroom

$3,395

71%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,900

2%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,760

Last 30 days

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,395

Last 30 days

71%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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

Median rent price$3,260
increased by67%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,299
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hercules, CA is 1% lower than the median rent in Corte Madera, CA.

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Condo for rent in Hercules

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The Birds house for rent in Hercules

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The Flowers house for rent in Hercules

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The Trees house for rent in Hercules

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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 $3,260 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hercules?

Average rent prices in Hercules have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Hercules rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hercules is 67% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,310 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hercules?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Hercules are Foxboro ($2,273/mo), New Pacific ($2,361/mo), and The Waterfront ($2,557/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hercules?

To comfortably afford rent in Hercules, you'd need to earn approximately $130,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Hercules?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hercules, CA is $2,526, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $3,273.

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).

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