
Apartments For Rent By Owner in Hayward, CA
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,750
1109 Rowena Dr
1109 Rowena Dr, Hayward, CA 94542 -
4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS$4,600
392 Line St
392 Line St, Hayward, CA 94544 -
4 BEDS, 3.5 BATHS$4,000
25443 Parklane Dr
25443 Parklane Dr, Hayward, CA 94544 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,295
20930 Cato Ct
20930 Cato Ct, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
1 BED, 2 BATHS$2,595
233 Cherry Way
233 Cherry Way, Cherryland, CA 94541 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,495
3452 Redwood Ct Unit 4
3452 Redwood Ct, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
3 BEDS, 2 BATHS$3,250
3456 Redwood Ct Unit 4
3456 Redwood Ct, Castro Valley, CA 94546 -
4 BEDS, 3 BATHS$4,300
4816 Rocklin Dr
4816 Rocklin 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 $1,993 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 668 Sq Ft $2,062 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 881 Sq Ft $2,353 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,105 Sq Ft $2,771 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,205 Sq Ft $3,079 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Hayward
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Meek Town 629 Sq Ft $1,921/mo
- Cherry Orchard 576 Sq Ft $1,962/mo
- Mission-Foothill 686 Sq Ft $2,081/mo
- Whitman-Wocine 736 Sq Ft $2,089/mo
- Jackson Triangle 661 Sq Ft $2,090/mo
- Harder-Tennyson 711 Sq Ft $2,104/mo
- Santa Clara 697 Sq Ft $2,118/mo
- Cannery Place 832 Sq Ft $2,158/mo
- Glen Eden 636 Sq Ft $2,189/mo
- Palma Ceia Village 636 Sq Ft $2,189/mo
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Hayward $2,280/mo
- Union City $2,402/mo
- Castro Valley $2,378/mo
- Fremont $2,739/mo
- Pleasanton $2,513/mo
- San Leandro $2,342/mo
- Dublin $2,529/mo
- San Ramon $2,354/mo
- East Palo Alto $1,100/mo
- Sunnyvale $3,460/mo
- Mountain View $4,028/mo
- Alamo $2,795/mo
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Frequently asked questions about renting in Hayward, CA
What are the average rent costs in Hayward, CA?
The average rent in Hayward, CA is $2,062.
What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Hayward, CA?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Hayward, CA is $1,993.
What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA is $2,062.
What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA is $2,353.
What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA is $2,771.
What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA is $3,079.
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