Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hayward Highland Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $900 (11 Rentals)

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Harris Court
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harris Court

742 Harris CtHayward, CA 94544
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Huntwood Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Huntwood Commons

27901 Huntwood AveHayward, CA 94544

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Riverside Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Terrace

1754 B StHayward, CA 94541
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Timberlane Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timberlane Apartments

382 Harris RdHayward, CA 94544
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Orange Tree Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Tree Apartments

27285 Manon AveHayward, CA 94544
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Hayward Highland, Hayward, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hayward Highland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hayward Highland area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Majestic Apartments priced from $1,424. Holiday Orchard Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Hayward Highland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,424
Holiday Orchard ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$1,800
Bon Tanna ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,855
Coral Gardens Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,901
Hillcrest Apartment HomesCrest1BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayward Highland, CA

As of December 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hayward Highland area is the $2.36 price per square foot oh 3x2TH Model at Hurst Highland Village in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Hayward Highland apartment is the 3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM Model at Solstice starting at $2,980 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Hayward Highland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hayward Highland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hurst Highland Villageoh 3x2TH3BR,2BA$2.36
Solstice3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM3BR,2BA$2.64
Grand at SoHay (Dixon FKA Foothill Townhomes)2x1.5C-R1 FULL RENO2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Sunhill Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.69
Whitman Villa TownhomesWhitman 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.52
Cadence ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.78
Greenleaf2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$2.64
Hillcrest Apartment HomesThe Heights1BR,1BA$2.63
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hayward Highland, Hayward, CA

Ranked #6

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California and customized analysis for Eastern San Francisco. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Hayward Highland Neighborhood in Hayward, CA

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

30 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hayward Highland Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hayward Highland?

The cheapest apartment in Hayward Highland is The Majestic Apartments which is listed at $1,424, while the average apartment in Hayward Highland costs $6,211.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hayward Highland?

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 7 regular apartments in Hayward Highland 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 Hayward Highland?

Cheap apartments in Hayward Highland have an average cost of $355 which is $5,856 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hayward Highland.

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