
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hayward Neighborhood of Hayward, CA (88 Rentals)


Andina Apartments

22622 Mission Blvd

944 Fletcher Ln

922-934 A St

918-920 A St

22755 1st St

1154 C St

Maple Court

1080 Armstrong St
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1103 D St

1125 D St

1030-1040 E St

1163 D St

803 Smalley Ave

1126 Armstrong

783 Smalley Ave

1181 A St

732 B St

722 B St
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1018 McKeever Ave

704 B St

1237-1243 C St

1223 Bellina St

986 Warren St

992 Warren St

556-558 #'s 1-3 Simon St

1241-1247 B St

1247-1251 C St

22863 2nd St
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724 Smalley Ave

22926 Atherton St

22839-22841 High St

Spradlin House

1306 C Street

22260 Mission Blvd

22306 Montgomery St

Arroyo Vista

22750-22782 3rd St

22236 Main St
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Montgomery Street Apartments

1303-1305 D St

1302 B St

Valientoi Manor

22224 Main St

22218 Main Apartments

Hayward Senior Commons

Gatehouse Square Condominium Homes

22260-22264 Montgomery St

22256 Montgomery St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Hayward?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Hayward Studio Apartments | $2,771 | $2,595 | $2,840 |
| Downtown Hayward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,595 | $2,300 | $3,163 |
| Downtown Hayward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,594 | $2,800 | $3,888 |
| Downtown Hayward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,443 | $4,305 | $4,539 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Hayward, Hayward, CA
Ranked #21
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Hayward
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown Hayward area of Hayward, CA?
As of today, September 16, 2026, there are currently 88 available Downtown Hayward apartments priced from $2,300 to $4,539, with an average monthly rent of $3,463.
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Hayward?
There are currently 37 Studio Apartments in Downtown Hayward with rent ranges from $2,595 to $2,840 with an average price of $2,771.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Hayward cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Hayward range from $2,800 to $3,888. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,594.
How expensive are Downtown Hayward Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 12 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Hayward on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,305 to $4,539 - averaging $4,443 for the location.
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