Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairview Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,300 (19 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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Cedars North
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedars North

22240 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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3958 Castro Valley Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3958 Castro Valley Blvd

3958 Castro Valley BlvdCastro 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 Apartments priced from $1,386. The Cedars has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,844. Here are the most affordable Fairview apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,386
The CedarsPoppy1BR,1BA$1,844
The Palms (04/25)One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
City View1 Bed 1 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$1,929
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$1,945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairview, CA

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairview area is the $2.66 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Model at Town House Plaza in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Fairview apartment is the 1609 B St Model at 1609 B St, Unit 1 starting at $2,850 with a $2.71 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.
Town House Plaza2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$2.66
1609 B St, Unit 11609 B St3BR,1BA$2.71
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.61
Kelly Green Apartments2x1 downstairs2BR,1BA$2.42
Sunhill Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.59
22774 4th St2 Bd 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.74
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath + Storage room1BR,1BA$2.73
Walnut Hills Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.71
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$2.82
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairview, Hayward, CA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Hayward, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Hayward. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Fairview Neighborhood in Hayward, CA

Walk Score®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

19 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

9 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 Apartments which is listed at $1,386, while the average apartment in Fairview costs $3,295.

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 1 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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