Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hayward Highland Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $900 (24 Rentals)

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$1,800

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24035 2nd St
HaywardCA94541

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property at 1890 E St

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1890 E St

HaywardCA94541
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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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Bart Springs Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bart Springs Apartments

29033 Dixon StHayward, CA 94544
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22655 4th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

22655 4th St

22655 4th StHayward, CA 94541
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Bart Plaza Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bart Plaza Apartments

29360 Dixon StHayward, CA 94544
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Palomares Canyon Estate
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palomares Canyon Estate

25651 Palomares RdCastro Valley, CA 94552
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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 priced from $1,724. 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 Majestic1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,724
Holiday Orchard ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$1,800
Bon Tanna ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,855
Coral Gardens Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,901
Walnut Hills Apartments1 Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$1,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayward Highland, CA

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hayward Highland area is the $2.50 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at The Fairway Apartments in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $2,995. 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.
The Fairway Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.50
Solstice3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM3BR,2BA$2.64
Town House Plaza2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$2.66
25684 Spring Dr, Unit D25684 Spring Dr2BR,2BA$2.48
Tampa Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.39
Sunhill Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.69
Greenleaf2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$2.64
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Walnut Hills Apartments1 Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$2.61
The Majestic1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hayward Highland, Hayward, CA

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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!

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 which is listed at $1,724, while the average apartment in Hayward Highland costs $5,257.

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 2 regular apartments in Hayward Highland that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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