The Dylan
2200 John Muir Pky,
Hercules, CA 94547
$2,250 - $4,038
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Hercules, CA
What is the average rent in Hercules, CA?
$2,690/month
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763 Sq Ft
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As of April 2026, the average rent in Hercules, CA is $2,690 per month. This is 64% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Hercules one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Hercules, you can expect to pay about $2,392 per month for a studio, $2,690 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,501 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,817 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Hercules, CA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $20 less per month.
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The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Hercules, CA
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hercules?
Based on current rent prices, The Carridor, Village Park and The Waterfront are the most affordable neighborhoods in Hercules.
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Which Hercules neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Hercules with the most apartments available are The Waterfront, Central and The Carridor .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hercules, CA?
Because the average rent in Hercules is $2,690, you’ll want to make about $8,966 per month or $107,592 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Hercules, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Hercules, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.