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Hayward, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hayward, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hayward, CA area range in price from $1,198 to $6,151 with an overall median price of $3,547. The three Hayward neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Longwood Winton Grove at $1,800, Harder Tennyson at $1,714, and Upper B Street at $1,795. 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$2,500$1,8007
Harder Tennyson$3,148$1,7148
Upper B Street$3,397$1,79521
Tennyson Alquire$3,549$1,85514
Whitman Wocine$4,135$1,6007
East Outer Fremont$4,553$1,198139

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 $1,386. Lakeside Village in the Ashland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,387. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hayward apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,386
Lakeside Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,387
Park Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,581
Park Place Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Fletcher TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hayward area is the $2.64 price per square foot 25652 Franklin Ave Model at 25652 Franklin Ave in the in the Mt. Eden neighborhood starting from $3,295. The second greatest value Hayward apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Model at Town House Plaza starting at $2,795 with a $2.66 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.
25652 Franklin Ave25652 Franklin Ave3BR,2BA$2.64
Town House Plaza2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment2BR,2BA$2.66
Eden Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Lund Garden Apartments2 Bed/ 2Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
Kelly Green Apartments2x1 downstairs2BR,1BA$2.42
Sunhill Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.59
Jackson Flats2x1 classic 12BR,1BA$2.61
Solaris Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.55
Park Manor2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.98
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hayward

What type of rentals are currently available in Hayward?

There are currently 1775 Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $6,312. There are also 143 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hayward ranging from $690 to $15,000.

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 $690 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,514.

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