Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA from $740 (21 Rentals)

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Huntwood Commons
1 Bedroom Apartments

Huntwood Commons

27901 Huntwood AveHayward, CA 94544
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Leisure Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Leisure Terrace

1638 E StHayward, CA 94541
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Fletcher Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fletcher Heights

920 Fletcher LnHayward, CA 94544
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Riverside Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Terrace

1754 B StHayward, CA 94541
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The Grove
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

763 Blossom WayHayward, CA 94541

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Val Vista Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Val Vista Apartments

1557 165th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Sovereign Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sovereign Square

16215 Via ArribaSan Lorenzo, CA 94580
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Hilltop Trio
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltop Trio

1711-1715 164th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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G and G Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

G and G Apartments

1461 163rd AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Fairmont Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Fairmont Manor

1560 164th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Montair Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Montair Apartments

1545 165th AveSan Leandro, CA 94578
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

Wondering how to determine your rental budget? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the 30% rule to hidden fees and effective budgeting strategies.

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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

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Getting Around Hayward, CA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

37 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hayward Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hayward?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hayward is under $1,867.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hayward?

The cheapest apartment in Hayward is The Majestic Apartments which is listed at $1,386, while the average apartment in Hayward costs $4,585.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hayward?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 36 regular apartments in Hayward that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hayward?

Cheap apartments in Hayward have an average cost of $638 which is $3,947 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hayward.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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