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  3. Building Photo - Creekwood
    STUDIO
    $1,770+
    1 BED
    $1,989+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,764 - $2,178
    Required Monthly Fees$6
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,770 - $2,184

    Creekwood

    22294 City Center Dr, Hayward, CA 94541
    (510) 880-1674
  12. 1 Month Free
    1 Month Free
    1 BED
    $1,800+
    2 BEDS
    $2,000+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800 - $2,600
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $2,600

    Holiday Orchard Apartments

    860 Orchard Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
    (510) 780-3821
  16. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $1,800+
    2 BEDS
    $2,000+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800 - $2,200
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,800 - $2,200

    Fletcher Towers

    781 Fletcher Ln, Hayward, CA 94544
    (510) 398-4908
  26. Building Photo - 29800 Mission Blvd
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,495
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,495
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,495

    29800 Mission Blvd

    29800 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544
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  27. Building Photo - 2082 167th Ave
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,650+
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,750+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650 - $1,750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,650 - $1,750

    2082 167th Ave Unit 2082 1.5

    2082 167th Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578
  33. Building Photo - Vista Del Playa
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $1,700+
    2 BEDS
    $1,995+

    Vista Del Playa

    22139 Castille Ln, Hayward, CA 94541
  35. 1 BED
    $1,989

    Aloha

    250 W Jackson St, Hayward, CA 94544

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$2,112
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Hayward, CA Apartments for Rent

Located in Alameda County's East Bay region, Hayward sits at the eastern terminus of the San Mateo–Hayward 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.

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Leadership Public Schools - Hayward

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
582 Students
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Mount Eden High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,865 Students
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Hayward High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,580 Students
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Hayward High School

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
1,580 Students
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
669 Students
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Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
405 Students
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Anthony W. Ochoa Middle

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Grades 6-8
405 Students
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Stonebrae Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
605 Students
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Stonebrae Elementary School

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Grades K-5
605 Students
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Southgate Elementary School

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Grades K-5
581 Students
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Southgate Elementary

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Grades K-5
581 Students
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Schafer Park Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
606 Students

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