Average Rent in Hercules CA
1 apartment buildings, 11 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,007/mo
Cheapest
$2,303/mo
Properties
1
Units
11
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in Hercules CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Hercules CA Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dylan Apartment Homes 2200 John Muir Pkwy, Hercules, CA 94547, USA | $2,303 | $3,007 | $3.98 | 4.6 | 11 |
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Hercules CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Hercules CA is $3,007 per month, based on 11 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,303 at The Dylan Apartment Homes to $2,303 at The Dylan Apartment Homes.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,445/mo | $2,303/mo | 5 |
| 1 Bed | $2,873/mo | $2,853/mo | 2 |
| 2 Bed | $3,776/mo | $3,703/mo | 4 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Hercules CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Hercules CA averages $2,873/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,776/mo. At the local median household income of $130,583, that works out to 28% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Hercules CA at $3,003/mo. The current tracked market average runs 0% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Hercules CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hercules CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$120,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,007/mo.
Comfortable income
$144,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,303/mo), you need to earn at least $92,000/year.
Median household income in Hercules CA is $130,583 , about 10% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Hercules CA
Overall prices in Hercules CA runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Hercules CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,007 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $9,143/mo |
Population
26,245
Median household income
$130,583
Census median rent
$3,003/mo
Rent as % of income
35.2%
Median age
43.5
Mean commute
39 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Hercules CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Hercules CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,845 | -5% | 44 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,199 | +6% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,516 | -16% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,265 | -25% | 24 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,813 | -6% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,308 | +10% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hercules CA?
The average rent in Hercules CA is $3,007 per month, based on 11 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Hercules CA?
The lowest available rent in Hercules CA starts at $2,303 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hercules CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Hercules CA average $2,873/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,853/mo across 2 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Hercules CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Hercules CA average $3,776/mo. Units start from $3,703/mo across 4 units currently listed.
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