
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hayward Neighborhood of Hayward, CA (42 Rentals)


Lincoln Landing Apartments

Bentley Place

732 B St

918-920 A St

704 B St

783 Smalley Ave

722 B St

1154 C St

1181 A St
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Maple Court

1247-1251 C St

1241-1247 B St

1223 Bellina St

1018 McKeever Ave

567 Claire St

1163 D St

22256 Montgomery St

22862-22878 Grand St

22260-22264 Montgomery St
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980-986 Simon St

944 Walpert St

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Greenridge Condominium Homes

1317 Russell Way

22779 Grand St

992 Warren St

22861-22869 Grand St
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22224 Main St

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City Centre

Casa Bret Harte Apartments

EC Magnolia

737 Smalley Ave

724-736 Smalley Ave

963-967 B St
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Downtown Hayward, Hayward, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Hayward?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Hayward Studio Apartments | $2,470 | $2,470 | $2,470 |
Downtown Hayward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $2,013 | $2,359 |
| Downtown Hayward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,701 | $2,450 | $2,883 |
| Downtown Hayward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,860 | $3,860 | $3,860 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 42 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Hayward Neighborhood of Hayward, CA.
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Largest Available Downtown Hayward 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Hayward area of San Francisco, CA is found at City Centre and is listed at 769 square feet priced from $2,417. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Centre | Aspen | 769 Sq Ft | $2,417 |
| Lincoln Landing Apartments | A1 | 768 Sq Ft | $2,359 |
| Andina Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 726 Sq Ft | $2,013 |
| Bentley Place | Cherry | 636 Sq Ft | $2,232 |
| Spring Ridge Apartments | 1X1 | 615 Sq Ft | $1,999 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Hayward 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Hayward of San Francisco, CA is the 1X1 Model starting from $1,999 at Spring Ridge Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Hayward is currently $2,263. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Ridge Apartments | 1X1 | $1,999 |
| Andina Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $2,013 |
| Bentley Place | Cherry | $2,232 |
| City Centre | Aspen | $2,297 |
| Lincoln Landing Apartments | A1 | $2,395 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Hayward Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Hayward Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Hayward is $2,263.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Hayward Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Hayward is a 769 square feet unit starting from $2,417 at City Centre.
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