Low Income Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA
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Price Drop. $395 Off
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Exceptional Value1 BED$1,641+2 BEDS$1,951+3 BEDS$2,239+
Mosaic on Mission
29505 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544 -
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Exceptional Value
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2 BEDS$2,660
Townhomes on Gading
26409-26415 Gading Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
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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 482 Sq Ft $1,946 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 670 Sq Ft $2,096 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 882 Sq Ft $2,344 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,107 Sq Ft $2,802 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,139 Sq Ft $2,725 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Hayward
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Mission-Foothill 687 Sq Ft $2,096/mo
- Jackson Triangle 675 Sq Ft $2,103/mo
- Harder-Tennyson 694 Sq Ft $2,142/mo
- Santa Clara 701 Sq Ft $2,169/mo
- Fairview 722 Sq Ft $2,184/mo
- Meek Town 646 Sq Ft $2,198/mo
- Russell City/West Outer Hayward 622 Sq Ft $2,243/mo
- Whitman-Wocine 721 Sq Ft $2,297/mo
- Burbank 761 Sq Ft $2,382/mo
- Upper B Street 688 Sq Ft $2,384/mo
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