Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hayward Highland Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $950 (53 Rentals)

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$1,295

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Base Rent$1,295
Total Monthly Price$1,295
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
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29800 Mission Blvd

HaywardCA94544

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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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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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Orange Tree Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orange Tree Apartments

27285 Manon AveHayward, CA 94544
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Tampa Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tampa Apartments

27500 Tampa AveHayward, CA 94544
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Greenleaf
2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenleaf

27495 Manon AveHayward, CA 94544
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Paraiso Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paraiso Apartments

963 W Tennyson RdHayward, CA 94544
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Berry Tree Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Tree Apartments

575 Berry AveHayward, CA 94544
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Mosaic on Mission
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mosaic on Mission

29505 Mission BlvdHayward, 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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Mission Bay
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Bay

28955 Mission BlvdHayward, CA 94544
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The Mix at SoHay
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mix at SoHay

29213 Mission BlvdHayward, 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 Coral Gardens Apartments priced from $1,899. Cinnamon Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Hayward Highland apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Coral Gardens Apartments1x11BR, 1BA$1,899
Cinnamon Apartments1 Bd1BR, 1BA$1,995
The Grand Townhomes at SoHay'JR1x11BR, 1BA$1,999
Holiday Orchard ApartmentsTownhome2BR, 1BA$2,000
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2,100
Kelly Green Apartments1x1 upstairs1BR, 1BA$2,145
Crestview TerraceMilano1BR, 1BA$2,180
Greenleaf2 BEDROOM2BR, 2BA$2,244
University Village2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath2BR, 2BA$2,250
Whitman GreenRiesling1BR, 1BA$2,282

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayward Highland, CA

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hayward Highland area is the $2.64 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM Model at Solstice in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $2,980. The second greatest value Hayward Highland apartment is the Brookshire Model at Hillcrest Apartment Homes in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting at $2,845 with a $2.80 price per square foot. 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.
Solstice3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM3BR, 2BA$2.64
Hillcrest Apartment HomesBrookshire2BR, 2BA$2.80
Mission Heights ApartmentsSonoma2BR, 1BA$2.66
Sunhill Apartments2x22BR, 2BA$2.69
1050 Forselles Way2 Bedroom2BR, 1.5BA$2.89
Greenleaf2 BEDROOM2BR, 2BA$2.64
Villa Grove Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR, 1BA$2.96
Cinnamon Apartments2 Bd2BR, 1BA$2.96
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$2.60
Kelly Green Apartments1x1 upstairs1BR, 1BA$2.90

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Hayward Highland, Hayward, CA

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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 Coral Gardens Apartments which is listed at $1,899, while the average apartment in Hayward Highland costs $2,533.

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 4 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 $350 which is $2,183 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hayward Highland.

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