Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS, 1 BATH$1,200Base Rent$1,200Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,2001555 D St
1555 D St, Hayward, CA 94541 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,295Base Rent$1,295Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,295415 Industrial Pky Unit 1
415 Industrial Pky, Hayward, CA 94544 -
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,5003712 Scribe Wy
3712 Scribe Wy, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
2 BEDS$2,35021371 Garden Ave
21371 Garden Ave, Hayward, CA 94541 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,600
25243 Villager Ln
25243 Villager Ln, Hayward, CA 94544 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,600
25243 Villager Ln
25243 Villager Ln, Hayward, CA 94544 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,650Base Rent$1,650Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,65022265 Pearce St
22265 Pearce St, Hayward, CA 94541 -
1 BED$1,687+2 BEDS$2,006+
Hayward Village Senior Apartments
22078 Arbor Ave, Hayward, CA 94541 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,695+1 BED, 1 BATH$1,795+Base Rent$1,695 - $1,795Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,695 - $1,7952082 167th Ave Unit 2082 1.5
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$1,770+1 BED$1,989+2 BEDS$2,368+Base Rent$1,764 - $2,768Required Monthly Fees$5Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$1,769 - $2,773
Creekwood
22294 City Center Dr, Hayward, CA 94541 -
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 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,795Base Rent$1,795Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,795569 Smalley Ave
569 Smalley Ave, Hayward, CA 94541 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$1,800+2 BEDS$2,000+Base Rent$1,800 - $2,600Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$1,800 - $2,600Holiday Orchard Apartments
860 Orchard Ave, Hayward, CA 94544 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$1,800+2 BEDS$2,000+3 BEDS$2,500+Base Rent$1,800 - $2,700Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$1,800 - $2,700Fletcher Towers
781 Fletcher Ln, Hayward, CA 94544 -
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1 BED$1,850+2 BEDS$2,809+Lorenzo Commons
16201-17155 Hesperian Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA 94580 -
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1 BED$1,899+2 BEDS$2,499+Terra Castro Valley
2275 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
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Coral Gardens Apartments
601-605 Sorenson Rd, Hayward, CA 94544 -
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1 BED$1,975+2 BEDS$2,448+3 BEDS$3,250+Solis Garden
145 Lund Ave, Hayward, CA 94544 -
1 BED$1,977+2 BEDS$2,463+3 BEDS$4,160+
Whitman Green
26379 Whitman St, Hayward, CA 94544 -
1 BED$1,979Aloha
250 W Jackson St, Hayward, CA 94544 -
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1 BED$1,995Arcady Apartments Unit 35
20475 Wisteria St, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
1 BED$1,995+2 BEDS$2,395+Cinnamon Apartments
23924 2nd St, Hayward, CA 94541 -
1 BED$1,997+2 BEDS$2,512+The Cedars
22240-22302 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
1 BED$1,999Spring Ridge Apartments
794 Fletcher Ln, Hayward, CA 94544 -
1 BED$2,000+2 BEDS$2,400+3 BEDS$3,100+Hurst Highland Village
29843 Clearbrook Cir, Hayward, CA 94544 -
1 BED$2,004+2 BEDS$2,350+The Palms (04/25)
550 Berry Ave, Hayward, CA 94544 -
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Hayward at a Glance
Hayward, CA Apartments for Rent
Located in Alameda County's East Bay region, Hayward sits at the eastern terminus of the San MateoâHayward Bridge and serves as a gateway between the Peninsula and the East Bay. Those searching for apartments for rent in Hayward will discover a city of over 156,000 residents that provides access to both urban conveniences and natural landscapes, including the scenic Hayward Regional Shoreline along the bay. The city is home to California State University, East Bay, and Chabot College, which add to its diverse atmosphere and educational opportunities.
Renting in Hayward appeals to those looking for affordability within the Bay Area while keeping excellent connections to employment centers. Two BART stations provide direct transit to San Francisco, Oakland, and Silicon Valley, while Interstate 880 and State Route 92 give you convenient highway access for commuting. Downtown Hayward features apartment communities near dining and shopping options, while residential areas closer to the hillsides offer quieter settings. The city's Japanese Gardens, historic landmarks like the Green Shutter Hotel, and the net-zero energy Hayward Public Library add cultural and recreational value for renters ready to explore their surroundings.
Renting in Hayward
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 489 Sq Ft $1,986 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 669 Sq Ft $2,102 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 876 Sq Ft $2,359 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,087 Sq Ft $2,792 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,205 Sq Ft $2,778 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Hayward
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Cherry Orchard 586 Sq Ft $1,990/mo
- Jackson Triangle 662 Sq Ft $2,090/mo
- Harder-Tennyson 692 Sq Ft $2,095/mo
- Santa Clara 731 Sq Ft $2,112/mo
- Mission-Foothill 685 Sq Ft $2,144/mo
- Meek Town 644 Sq Ft $2,144/mo
- Fairview 722 Sq Ft $2,167/mo
- Russell City/West Outer Hayward 653 Sq Ft $2,178/mo
- Glen Eden 636 Sq Ft $2,189/mo
- Upper B Street 709 Sq Ft $2,194/mo
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