Named after the Hercules Powder Company that established the town in 1881, apartments for rent in Hercules, California offer access to a Bay Area community with a fascinating industrial past. This waterfront city along San Pablo Bay has evolved from a company town that once manufactured dynamite and explosives into a suburban community with waterfront views.

Hercules offers renters a convenient location at the intersection of Interstate 80 and Highway 4, connecting to employment centers throughout the Bay Area. San Francisco is 22 miles southwest, while Oakland is 18 miles south. The community features several established neighborhoods with distinct identities, including Victoria by the Bay along the waterfront and inland areas known locally by their street naming themes like "the Birds," "the Gemstones," and "the Trees." Apartment communities and townhomes are concentrated in the Central Waterfront area, which incorporates the historic district.

With 98 acres of parkland and 950 acres of open space, Hercules provides extensive outdoor recreation options. Refugio Valley Park serves as the main community park, while the San Francisco Bay Trail extends along the waterfront. The city's amenities include several shopping centers and the headquarters of Bio-Rad Laboratories, offering both retail and employment options within the community.