Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairview Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $700 (37 Rentals)

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Riverside Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Terrace

1754 B StHayward, CA 94541
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22655 4th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

22655 4th St

22655 4th StHayward, CA 94541

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Berry Tree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Tree Apartments

575 Berry AveHayward, CA 94544
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Hilltowne Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltowne Apartments

1238 Walpert StHayward, CA 94541
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22774 4th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

22774 4th St

22774 4th StHayward, CA 94541
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Valle Verde
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valle Verde

1365 D StHayward, CA 94541

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$2,795 - $2,895

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22252 N 6th St

Castro ValleyCA94546
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3958 Castro Valley Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3958 Castro Valley Blvd

3958 Castro Valley BlvdCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Creekside Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Terrace

22154-22172 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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The Cedars
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Cedars

22240-22302 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546

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Fairview, Hayward, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairview area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Majestic priced from $1,835. 2762 Grove Way has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,945. Here are the most affordable Fairview apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Majestic1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,835
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$1,945
Cinnamon Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1,995
The Palms (04/25)One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,004
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
City ViewPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,249
University Village2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,295
Villa Grove Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2,495
Sunhill Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2,495
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairview, CA

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairview area is the $2.80 price per square foot Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at The Brook on Center in the in the South Castro Valley neighborhood starting from $2,675. The second greatest value Fairview apartment is the 2x2 Model at Sunhill Apartments starting at $2,495 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Hayward Highland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.80
Sunhill Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.69
Villa Grove Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.96
Cinnamon Apartments2 Bd2BR,1BA$2.96
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
University Village2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.06
The Palms (04/25)Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.13
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$2.80
City ViewPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.40
The Majestic1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.94

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairview Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairview?

The cheapest apartment in Fairview is The Majestic which is listed at $1,835, while the average apartment in Fairview costs $2,395.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairview?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Fairview that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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