
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hayward Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,600 (59 Rentals)
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Andina Apartments

Bentley Place

1181 A St

Maple Court

Valientoi Manor

992 Warren St

1317 Russell Way

22884 Alice Street

1247-1251 C St
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922-934 A St

1163 D St

918-920 A St

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22861-22869 Grand St

22779 Grand St

22755 1st St

Arroyo Vista

986 Warren St
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22256 Montgomery St

22839-22841 High St

1303-1305 D St

1241-1247 B St

980-986 Simon St

22236 Main St

1364 C St

22155 Main St

22750-22782 3rd St

Alice Apartments
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944 Walpert St

22862-22878 Grand St

556-558 #'s 1-3 Simon St

1223 Bellina St

1125 D St

1080 Armstrong St

732 B St

22217-22225 Mission Blvd

22224 Main St

22782-22802 Alice St
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1302 B St

783 Smalley Ave

1126 Armstrong

1154 C St

22863 Grand St

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808 A Street Apartments

Spring Ridge Apartments

City Centre

22221 Main 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 | $2,405 | $2,380 | $2,430 |
| Downtown Hayward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $2,013 | $3,028 |
| Downtown Hayward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,208 | $2,210 | $3,753 |
| Downtown Hayward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,276 | $4,120 | $4,354 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Hayward Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Hayward area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Spring Ridge Apartments priced from $1,999. Andina Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,013. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hayward apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Ridge Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,999 |
| Andina Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,013 |
| Bentley Place | Cherry | 1BR,1BA | $2,167 |
| Lincoln Landing | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,380 |
| City Centre | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2,549 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hayward, CA
As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hayward area is the $3.31 price per square foot Aspen Model at City Centre in the in the Mt. Eden neighborhood starting from $2,549. The second greatest value Downtown Hayward apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Andina Apartments starting at $2,013 with a $2.77 price per square foot in the Mt. Eden neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Hayward apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Centre | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
| Andina Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.77 |
| Lincoln Landing | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.68 |
| Bentley Place | Cherry | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| Spring Ridge Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Hayward, Hayward, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Hayward Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Hayward Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Hayward Apartment is $1,999 at Spring Ridge Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Hayward Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Hayward is starting from $2,500 at Andina Apartments.
What is the most affordable Downtown Hayward Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Hayward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lincoln Landing and starts from $4,120.
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