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

1181 A St

Maple Court

Valientoi Manor

992 Warren St

1317 Russell Way

22884 Alice Street

1163 D St

1247-1251 C St
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922-934 A St

918-920 A St

Gatehouse Square Condominium Homes

Greenridge Condominium Homes

22779 Grand St

22861-22869 Grand St

Arroyo Vista

22755 1st St

22256 Montgomery St

986 Warren St
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1241-1247 B St

1303-1305 D St

22750-22782 3rd St

980-986 Simon St

22236 Main St

1364 C St

22839-22841 High St

22155 Main St

22224 Main 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

22217-22225 Mission Blvd

22782-22802 Alice St

732 B St

1080 Armstrong St

783 Smalley Ave
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1126 Armstrong

1154 C St

1302 B St

22863 Grand St

Eden Apartments

808 A Street Apartments

Spring Ridge Apartments

Bentley Place

City Centre

22811-22815 Grand 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 | $2,765 | $2,740 | $2,790 |
| Downtown Hayward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,516 | $1,895 | $3,013 |
| Downtown Hayward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,244 | $2,500 | $3,938 |
| Downtown Hayward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,368 | $4,205 | $4,489 |
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There are currently 59 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Hayward Neighborhood of Hayward, CA.
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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 Andina Apartments priced from $1,895. Bentley Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,199. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hayward apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andina Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| Bentley Place | Foothill | 1BR,1BA | $2,199 |
| 22811-22815 Grand St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| City Centre | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $2,487 |
| Lincoln Landing | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,504 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hayward, CA
As of July 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hayward area is the $2.53 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Andina Apartments in the in the Mt. Eden neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Downtown Hayward apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 Baths Model at 22811-22815 Grand St starting at $2,350 with a $3.23 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andina Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 22811-22815 Grand St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $3.23 |
| City Centre | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $3.51 |
| Lincoln Landing | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.23 |
| Bentley Place | Foothill | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Hayward, Hayward, CA
Ranked #22
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Hayward Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Hayward?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Hayward is at Lincoln Landing listed at $2,740.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Hayward Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Hayward Apartment is $1,895 at Andina 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 $2,350 at 22811-22815 Grand St.
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