Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairview Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,400 (32 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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Cedars North
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedars North

22240 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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2762 Grove Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2762 Grove Way

2762 Grove WayCastro Valley, CA 94546
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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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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 Holiday Orchard Apartments priced from $1,800. Cinnamon Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Fairview apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holiday Orchard ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$1,800
Cinnamon Apartments1 Bd1BR,1BA$1,995
The Palms (04/25)One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,004
City ViewPlan 1A1BR,1BA$2,079
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
Kelly Green Apartments1x1 UV1BR,1BA$2,195
University Village2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,195
Sunhill Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,295
Villa Grove Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2,395
Hillcrest Apartment HomesCrest2BR,2BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairview, CA

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairview area is the $2.62 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Sunhill Apartments in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $2,945. The second greatest value Fairview apartment is the Crest Model at Hillcrest Apartment Homes starting at $2,495 with a $2.46 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.
Sunhill Apartments3x23BR,2BA$2.62
Hillcrest Apartment HomesCrest2BR,2BA$2.46
The CedarsPrimrose2BR,1BA$2.64
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.71
Creekside TerracePacheco2BR,1BA$2.80
Villa Grove Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,1BA$2.84
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

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairview Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairview?

The cheapest apartment in Fairview is Holiday Orchard Apartments which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Fairview costs $3,995.

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.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fairview?

Cheap apartments in Fairview have an average cost of $744 which is $3,251 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairview.

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