Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA
-
-
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,1502148 Morrow St Unit Cannery Park
2148 Morrow St, Hayward, CA 94544 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,27525385 Calaroga Ave
25385 Calaroga Ave, Hayward, CA 94545 -
-
-
1 BED$1,424+2 BEDS$1,698+
The Majestic Apartments
959 Torrano Ave, Hayward, CA 94542 -
-
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,50026036 Clover Rd Unit Fairview Retreat
26036 Clover Rd, Hayward, CA 94542 -
2 BEDS$2,35021371 Garden Ave
21371 Garden Ave, Hayward, CA 94541 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,5951615-1617 D St, Unit 1617D
1615-1617 D St, Hayward, CA 94541 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,595
Great 1 Bedroom 1 Bath
22143 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541 -
STUDIO$1,598+1 BED$1,975+3 BEDS$3,250+Solis Garden
145 Lund Ave, Hayward, CA 94544 -
STUDIO$1,687+1 BED$1,842+2 BEDS$2,128+
Creekwood
22294 City Center Dr, Hayward, CA 94541 -
1 BED$1,687+2 BEDS$2,006+
Hayward Village Senior Apartments
22078 Arbor Ave, Hayward, CA 94541 -
-
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,7003814 Norbridge Ave Unit 2
3814 Norbridge Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
-
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,750Studio with incredible views of the Bay!
16699 Cowell St, San Leandro, CA 94578 -
STUDIO$1,795+1 BED$2,245+2 BEDS$2,495+3 BEDS$3,200+The Brook on Center
22281 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
STUDIO$1,795+2 BEDS$2,750+3 BEDS$3,500+Town House Plaza
2511 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
1 BED$1,795Park Place Apartments
25401 Cypress Ave, Hayward, CA 94544 -
-
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,7952082 167th Ave Unit 2082 1.5
2082 167th Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,795569 Smalley Ave Unit 1
569 Smalley Ave, Hayward, CA 94541 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,795500 SQFT. STUDIO UNIT NEAR DOWNTOWN HAYWARD. PRIME LOCATION, PRIVATE ENTRENCE, AND MORE!!!
22244 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541 -
1 BED$1,800+2 BEDS$2,000+Holiday Orchard Apartments
860 Orchard Ave, Hayward, CA 94544 -
1 BED$1,800+2 BEDS$2,000+3 BEDS$2,500+Fletcher Towers
781 Fletcher Ln, Hayward, CA 94544 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,80021071 Gary Dr Unit PRIMARY BEDROOM
21071 Gary Dr, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,80025243 Villager Ln
25243 Villager Ln, Hayward, CA 94544 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,80025243 Villager Ln
25243 Villager Ln, Hayward, CA 94544 -
-
1 BED$1,826+2 BEDS$2,309+3 BEDS$4,160+
Whitman Green
26379 Whitman St, Hayward, CA 94544 -
-
1 BED$1,849Aloha
250 W Jackson St, Hayward, CA 94544 -
1 BED$1,850Lorenzo Commons
16201-17155 Hesperian Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA 94580 -
-
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,88022271 Foothill Blvd Unit FL3-ID1695
22271 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541 -
1 BED$1,899+2 BEDS$2,599+Terra Castro Valley
2275 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
-
-
Good Value|1 BED$1,901+2 BEDS$2,274+
Coral Gardens Apartments
601-605 Sorenson Rd, Hayward, CA 94544 -
1 BED$1,915+2 BEDS$2,395+Parc Medallion Apartments
2500 Medallion Dr, Union City, CA 94587
Hayward at a Glance
Hayward, CA Apartments for Rent
Located in the heart of the East Bay, Hayward offers a strategic location with convenient access to the entire Bay Area. Positioned at the eastern terminus of the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge, Hayward provides direct routes to San Francisco, Oakland, and Silicon Valley. Apartments for rent in Hayward offer access to various neighborhoods, transportation options including two BART stations, and outdoor spaces like the Hayward Japanese Gardens and the Hayward Regional Shoreline.
Hayward's rental market features apartments at different price points, with one-bedroom units typically renting for around $2,100 per month. The city spans 45 square miles, encompassing both developed areas and natural spaces, with several East Bay Regional Park District properties within city limits. The location provides access to Interstate 880, Interstate 580, and State Routes 92 and 238. Home to California State University East Bay and Chabot College, Hayward features an active downtown area with restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues.
Renting in Hayward
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 489 Sq Ft $1,940 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 669 Sq Ft $2,079 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 878 Sq Ft $2,349 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,070 Sq Ft $2,768 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,205 Sq Ft $2,798 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Hayward
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Cherry Orchard 592 Sq Ft $1,940/mo
- Meek Town 664 Sq Ft $2,009/mo
- North Hayward 713 Sq Ft $2,015/mo
- Mission-Foothill 667 Sq Ft $2,051/mo
- Jackson Triangle 656 Sq Ft $2,073/mo
- Santa Clara 709 Sq Ft $2,131/mo
- Harder-Tennyson 690 Sq Ft $2,176/mo
- Whitman-Wocine 695 Sq Ft $2,176/mo
- Burbank 748 Sq Ft $2,184/mo
- Glen Eden 636 Sq Ft $2,189/mo
Getting Around Hayward
Education
Data provided by GreatSchools.org 2025 © 2025. All rights reserved.
Apartments for Rent Near Hayward
Specialty Housing
Choose by Amenities
Hayward Apartments for Rent in Your Budget
- Apartments with Move-In Specials in Hayward, CA
- Hayward Apartments Under $1,000
- Hayward Apartments Under $1,100
- Hayward Apartments Under $1,200
- Hayward Apartments Under $1,300
- Hayward Apartments Under $1,400
- Hayward Apartments Under $1,500
- Hayward Apartments Under $1,600
- Hayward Apartments Under $1,700
- Hayward Apartments Under $1,800
- Hayward Apartments Under $1,900
- Hayward Apartments Under $2,000
Submitting Request
Thank You
About Our Deals
Apartment Finder utilizes the industry's largest and most complete database of real-time rents and availabilities to help you find an amazing deal on your next rental.
Price Drop
Apartment communities change their rental rates often - sometimes multiple times a day. We track the changes and keep you up to date when a rental rate decreases.
Best Value
"Best value" units are located in buildings rated three stars or higher. We label apartment rentals that are priced significantly less than similar high-quality units nearby.
Rent Specials
Apartment communities regularly advertise deals for new residents. Whether it's a move-in special or a free tv, we locate the rentals that offer a little something extra when you sign your lease.
Note: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice.