Rent to own Homes in Hercules, CA

With a population of about 24,000 residents, Hercules, California is located in the San Francisco inner East Bay area. More specifically, it is located directly north of Pinole on the east side of San Pablo Bay. The history of Hercules goes back to 1879 when it was founded as a company town by California Powder Works. Today, Hercules offers residents a walkable city center, transit-oriented layout, and neighborhood feel.

Hercules, CA is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $110,669 and a median rent of $2,592, the Hercules, CA rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Hercules, CA. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

Check out Hercules, CA rent to own homes for sale, which may include auction properties, for sale by owner, and more.
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Hot
81 TARRY LN
Rent To Own
Sleepy Hollow Area
Single Family Home
Orinda, CA 94563
3
2
1692 ft2
1951
555 Fulton St
Rent To Own
Hayes Valley
Townhouse/Condo
San Francisco, CA 94102
1
1
714 ft2
2020
1600 INGALLS ST
Rent To Own
Bayview
Single Family Home
San Francisco, CA 94124
4
2
1200 ft2
1944
1 MANDALAY PL #1506
Rent To Own
Paradise Valley
Townhouse/Condo
South San Francisco, CA 94080
2
2
1548 ft2
2004
2017 ASILOMAR DR
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Antioch, CA 94509
5
4
2761 ft2
1997
711 PORTWALK PL
Rent To Own
Redwood Shores
Townhouse/Condo
Redwood City, CA 94065
3
2
1050 ft2
1987
3012 Merlin Ct
Rent To Own
North Village
Single Family Home
Vacaville, CA 95688
5
5
3344 ft2
2022
Baine Avenue Apartments, 6437 Baine Ave
Rent To Own
Newark
Single Family Home
Newark, CA 94560
2
1
670 ft2
967 JORDAN ST
Rent To Own
 
Single Family Home
Montara, CA 94037
4
4
3469 ft2
1981
New
1904 SHASTA LN
Rent to Own Eligible
The Carridor
Single Family Home
Hercules, CA 94547
4
4
2442 ft2
2018
240 GARRETSON AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Rodeo
Single Family Home
Rodeo, CA 94572
5
1
1241 ft2
1920
New
2123 RAILROAD AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
The Waterfront
Single Family Home
Hercules, CA 94547
4
3
1532 ft2
2003
New
223 APOLLO #1
Rent to Own Eligible
Olympian Hills
Townhouse/Condo
Hercules, CA 94547
2
2
1067 ft2
1984
219 SUISUN AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Rodeo
Single Family Home
Rodeo, CA 94572
3
1
1288 ft2
1920
940 MARIPOSA AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Rodeo
Single Family Home
Rodeo, CA 94572
2
2
1062 ft2
1930
201 DEVONWOOD
Rent to Own Eligible
Village Park
Townhouse/Condo
Hercules, CA 94547
2
3
1281 ft2
1986
New
344 LAKE AVE
Rent to Own Eligible
Rodeo
Single Family Home
Rodeo, CA 94572
2
1
1032 ft2
1912
New
175 VIOLET RD
Rent to Own Eligible
The Flowers
Single Family Home
Hercules, CA 94547
4
3
1927 ft2
1979
1 of 48 2579 FRANCIS DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Linda Heights
Single Family Home
Pinole, CA 94564
3
2
1096 ft2
1959
New
127 CRANE CT
Rent to Own Eligible
The Birds
Single Family Home
Hercules, CA 94547
3
2
1377 ft2
1980
New
116 BRISTOL
Rent to Own Eligible
Foxboro
Townhouse/Condo
Hercules, CA 94547
2
2
937 ft2
1985
New
1942 TIOGA LOOP
Rent to Own Eligible
The Carridor
Single Family Home
Hercules, CA 94547
4
4
2419 ft2
2017
New
1670 SANDRA CT
Rent to Own Eligible
Summit
Single Family Home
Pinole, CA 94564
4
2
1690 ft2
1961
Hot New
1800 DALESSI LN
Rent to Own Eligible
Pinole Vista
Townhouse/Condo
Pinole, CA 94564
2
3
1144 ft2
1986
3708 REMUDA WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Pinole Valley
Single Family Home
Pinole, CA 94564
4
3
2052 ft2
1973
New
26 APPIAN VILLAGE CT
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
El Sobrante, CA 94803
4
3
1582 ft2
2004
4015 PINOLE VALLEY RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Pinole Valley
Single Family Home
Pinole, CA 94564
3
2
1288 ft2
1959
New
5158 HILLTOP DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
El Sobrante, CA 94803
3
2
1398 ft2
1953
New
852 ROGERS WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
Nob Hill
Single Family Home
Pinole, CA 94564
3
2
1388 ft2
1965
New
1145 STALLION RD
Rent to Own Eligible
El Sobrante Manor
Single Family Home
El Sobrante, CA 94803
3
2
1525 ft2
1968
New
4836 APPIAN WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
El Sobrante, CA 94803
5
2
1007 ft2
1943
New
1107 STALLION RD
Rent to Own Eligible
El Sobrante Manor
Single Family Home
El Sobrante, CA 94803
2
1
1083 ft2
1957
1 of 5 280 DUPERU DR
Rent to Own Eligible
Crockett
Single Family Home
Crockett, CA 94525
4
3
2476 ft2
1981
3057 STEPHEN DR
Rent to Own Eligible
May Valley
Single Family Home
El Sobrante, CA 94803
4
3
1872 ft2
1957
New
4536 WHITECLIFF WAY
Rent to Own Eligible
May Valley
Single Family Home
El Sobrante, CA 94803
4
2
1710 ft2
1958
New
1 of 39 776 LA PALOMA RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
El Sobrante, CA 94803
3
2
1597 ft2
1947
New
497 CLARK ST
Rent to Own Eligible
Crockett
Single Family Home
Crockett, CA 94525
3
2
1275 ft2
1952
44 CYPRESS CT
Rent to Own Eligible
Bayview
Single Family Home
San Pablo, CA 94806
3
2
1204 ft2
1967
5104 SIMONI DR
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
El Sobrante, CA 94803
3
2
2194 ft2
1972
New
761 EL CENTRO RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
El Sobrante, CA 94803
4
1
1487 ft2
1940
4122 SANTA RITA RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
El Sobrante, CA 94803
3
2
1348 ft2
1955
2268 HIGHLANDS RD
Rent to Own Eligible
Bayview
Single Family Home
San Pablo, CA 94806
3
2
1236 ft2
1965
New
627 EL CENTRO RD
Rent to Own Eligible
 
Single Family Home
El Sobrante, CA 94803
3
3
2096 ft2
1946
709 WATERFORD PL
Rent to Own Eligible
Tara Hills
Townhouse/Condo
Pinole, CA 94564
2
1
928 ft2
1991
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Buying a Home in Hercules, CA

Hercules, CA is seeing rapid growth and Hercules, CA's' housing market remains not optimal with an average home price that is 160% above the 2024 national average. Hercules, CA is part of Contra Costa county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2024 for county Contra Costa is 0.71% which is below the national average, which is 0.99%.

Median Home Price in Hercules, CA

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Top 5 Reasons to Live in Hercules, CA

Close to San Francisco and Napa Valley! Located about 30 minutes by car from the city of San Francisco and about 40 minutes from Napa Valley, Hercules makes it easy to get away for the weekend. Take a drive out to San Francisco to enjoy excellent cuisine, watch a theater performance, or enjoying a picnic at Golden Gate Park. Alternatively, take a short car ride to Napa Valley for wine tasting or to tour one of California's world-famous vineyards.

Convenient public transportation and short commute times! Although Hercules is a car-friendly city, it also has plentiful access to public transportation. Its bus system connects Hercules to the many nearby cities, namely Pinole and Richmond, and offers express buses directly to the Cerrito Del Norte BART Station, giving Hercules's residents easy access to the rest of the Bay Area. Yet regardless of whether residents of Hercules take their own car or use public transportation, most have a commute to work that is less than 35 minutes long.

Gorgeous shorelines! Residents of Hercules can spend the day on the shoreline of San Pablo Bay while enjoying the temperate weather of their city that has year-round daily averages spanning the high-40s to the mid-60s range.

A range of available houses for sale and rent! Whether you are looking for a one bedroom or a multi-bedroom, there are many types of properties available in Hercules. The majority of available homes for sale in Hercules are located west of the Highway 80 in the neighborhoods of Central and Foxboro. Those seeking rent to own options, in particular, can find a range of available rental options in the neighborhood of New Pacific.

Relatively new houses! Those looking for a property in Hercules will appreciate that most were built after 1970. In addition, units built since 2000 have higher median values than those in the rest of the state.