
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Central Neighborhood of Hercules, CA from $1,700 (3 Rentals)


Vista Woods Senior
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Central, Hercules, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Central Studio Apartments | $2,308 | $1,700 | $3,554 |
Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,693 | $1,752 | $4,891 |
Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,677 | $1,888 | $7,176 |
Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,817 | $3,100 | $6,319 |
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Getting Around the Central Neighborhood in Hercules, CA
Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
49 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central is under $2,540.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central?
The cheapest apartment in Central is Vista Woods Senior which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Central costs $4,437.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central?
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 13 regular apartments in Central that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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