Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$1,295Base Rent$1,295Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,295 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 0.5 BATH$1,450Base Rent$1,450Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,4504260 Gem Ave Unit Studio Apt
4260 Gem Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
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Call for Rent21371 Garden Ave
21371 Garden Ave, Hayward, CA 94541 -
STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,6003814 Norbridge Ave Unit 2
3814 Norbridge Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
1 BED$1,675
763 Blossom Way
763 Blossom Way, Hayward, CA 94541 -
Exceptional Value1 BED$1,700+2 BEDS$1,995+
Vista Del Playa
22139 Castille Ln, Hayward, CA 94541 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,75020374 Concord Ave
20374 Concord Ave, Hayward, CA 94541 -
Good Value1 BED$1,798+2 BEDS$2,140+
Hayward Village Senior Apartments
22078 Arbor Ave, Hayward, CA 94541 -
Rent SpecialTotal 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 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$1,800Base Rent$1,800Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,8002751 Cortez Ct
2751 Cortez Ct, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$1,8251361 C St Unit #B
1361 C St, Hayward, CA 94541 -
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Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO$1,846+1 BED$2,066+2 BEDS$2,584+Base Rent$1,836 - $2,818Required Monthly Fees$10Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$1,846 - $2,828
Creekwood
22294 City Center Dr, Hayward, CA 94541 -
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Rent SpecialSTUDIO$1,895+2 BEDS$2,750+3 BEDS$3,500+Town House Plaza
2511 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
1 BED$1,89522655 4th St
22655 4th St, Hayward, CA 94541 -
2 BEDS$3,195Chateau Andre Apartments
20427 Marshall St, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
Good Value|1 BED$1,899+2 BEDS$2,395+
Coral Gardens Apartments
601-605 Sorenson Rd, Hayward, CA 94544 -
1 Month FreeTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED$1,915+2 BEDS$2,455+3 BEDS$3,499+Base Rent$1,915 - $3,555Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$1,915 - $3,555The Mark
24650 Amador St, Hayward, CA 94544 -
Rent Special1 BED$1,922+2 BEDS$2,365+3 BEDS$4,160+
Whitman Green
26379 Whitman St, Hayward, CA 94544 -
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STUDIO, 1 BATH$1,92521161 Garden Ave
21161 Garden Ave, Hayward, CA 94541 -
1 BED$1,9452762 Grove Way
2762 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,975944 Fletcher Ln Unit 11
944 Fletcher Ln, Hayward, CA 94544 -
1 BED$1,995Park Place Apartments
25401 Cypress Ave, Hayward, CA 94544 -
1 BED$1,995+2 BEDS$2,395+Cinnamon Apartments
23924 2nd St, Hayward, CA 94541 -
1 BED$1,999The Grand Townhomes at SoHay'
29324 Dixon St, Hayward, CA 94544 -
1 Month FreeTotal Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New2 BEDS$2,000Base Rent$2,000 - $2,600Utilities & EssentialsVariesTotal Monthly Price$2,000 - $2,600Holiday Orchard Apartments
860 Orchard Ave, Hayward, CA 94544 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,00016727 Liberty St Unit 1
16727 Liberty St, San Leandro, CA 94578 -
1 BED$2,004+2 BEDS$2,350+The Palms (04/25)
550 Berry Ave, Hayward, CA 94544 -
1 BED$2,038+2 BEDS$2,671+Bon Aire Apartments
20499 Santa Maria Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
1 Month Free1 BED$2,049+2 BEDS$2,649+Terra Castro Valley
2275 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
1 BED$2,050+2 BEDS$2,195+
Mattox Apartments
1282-1286 Mattox Rd, Hayward, CA 94541 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New1 BED, 1 BATH$2,070Base Rent$2,070Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,070
22271 Foothill Blvd Unit SI FL6-ID1695
22271 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,0751621 Sumatra St Unit 1621 B
1621 Sumatra St, Hayward, CA 94544 -
Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price NewSTUDIO, 1 BATH$2,080Base Rent$2,080Required Monthly FeesNoneTotal Monthly Price$2,0802753 Sulphur Dr
2753 Sulphur Dr, Fairview, CA 94541 -
Good Value1 BED$2,095Arcady Apartments
20475 Wisteria St, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
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 505 Sq Ft $2,082 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 663 Sq Ft $2,155 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 869 Sq Ft $2,425 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,097 Sq Ft $2,875 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,205 Sq Ft $3,041 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Hayward
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Mission-Foothill 665 Sq Ft $2,167/mo
- Jackson Triangle 650 Sq Ft $2,202/mo
- Whitman-Wocine 701 Sq Ft $2,230/mo
- Upper B Street 692 Sq Ft $2,251/mo
- Fairview 721 Sq Ft $2,289/mo
- Santa Clara 704 Sq Ft $2,307/mo
- Harder-Tennyson 688 Sq Ft $2,356/mo
- Mission-Garin 691 Sq Ft $2,379/mo
- Russell City/West Outer Hayward 659 Sq Ft $2,391/mo
- North Hayward 753 Sq Ft $2,402/mo
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