
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Hayward Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,700 (5 Rentals)
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22143 Main St
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Downtown Hayward, Hayward, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Hayward?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Hayward 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,995 | $2,995 | $2,995 |
Downtown Hayward 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,927 | $3,750 | $4,200 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 5 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 Studio unit found at City Centre priced from $2,107. Spring Ridge Apartments 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 |
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City Centre | Shasta | Studio,1BA | $2,107 |
Spring Ridge Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,199 |
Andina Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hayward, CA
As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hayward area is the $3.17 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at Andina Apartments in the in the Mt. Eden neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Downtown Hayward apartment is the 1X1 Model at Spring Ridge Apartments starting at $2,199 with a $3.38 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. |
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Andina Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
Spring Ridge Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
Lincoln Landing Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.74 |
City Centre | Shasta | Studio ,1BA | $4.60 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Hayward
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Hayward?
There are currently 85 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hayward, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,107 to $4,829. There are also 8 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Hayward ranging from $1,750 to $4,200.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Hayward?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Hayward ranges from $1,750 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,898.
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