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Hayward, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hayward, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hayward, CA area range in price from $1,198 to $5,840 with an overall median price of $3,550. The three Hayward neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Longwood Winton Grove at $2,083, Harder Tennyson at $1,845, and Tennyson Alquire at $1,855. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hayward Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Longwood Winton Grove$2,305$2,0831
Harder Tennyson$3,185$1,84510
Tennyson Alquire$3,499$1,85517
Upper B Street$3,500$1,79521
Whitman Wocine$4,222$1,8457
East Outer Fremont$4,592$1,198147

Cheapest Available Hayward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hayward, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Majestic Apartments in the Hayward Highland neighborhood priced from $1,424. Lakeside Village in the Ashland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,543. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hayward apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,424
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,543
Park Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,581
Ashland Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Park Place Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hayward area is the $2.18 price per square foot 1478 165th Ave Model at 1478 165th Ave, Unit Apt D in the in the Ashland neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Hayward apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Model at Town House Plaza starting at $2,650 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Hayward Highland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hayward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1478 165th Ave, Unit Apt D1478 165th Ave2BR,1BA$2.18
Town House Plaza2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$2.52
Eden Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Lund Garden Apartments2 Bed/ 2Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.56
Chateau Manor Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.39
Bel Tempo ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.68
Hurst Highland Villageoh 1x1 W1BR,1BA$2.51
Park Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.98
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hayward

What type of rentals are currently available in Hayward?

There are currently 1765 Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $4,570. There are also 138 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hayward ranging from $820 to $7,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hayward?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hayward ranges from $820 to $7,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,276.

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