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Hayward, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hayward, CA

Pricing Updated: 06/23/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hayward, CA area range in price from $725 to $7,961 with an overall median price of $3,672. The three Hayward neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Longwood Winton Grove at $1,850, Harder Tennyson at $1,901, and Tennyson Alquire at $1,100. 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$1,8509
Harder Tennyson$3,250$1,90114
Tennyson Alquire$3,500$1,10021
Upper B Street$4,100$72527
Whitman Wocine$4,206$1,9016
East Outer Fremont$4,479$750155

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 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$1,386
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,543
The Mark1x1 S1BR,1BA$1,775
Shamor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Park Place Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Ashland Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
Fletcher TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Solaris Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hayward area is the $2.14 price per square foot 131 Burbank St Model at 131 Burbank St in the in the Mt. Eden neighborhood starting from $3,525. The second greatest value Hayward apartment is the 3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM Model at Solstice starting at $2,995 with a $2.65 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.
131 Burbank St131 Burbank St3BR,3BA$2.14
Solstice3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM3BR,2BA$2.65
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
33972 13th St, Unit 133972 13th St2BR,1BA$2.55
Jackson Flats2x1 classic 12BR,1BA$2.66
29300 Dixon St, Unit 30429300 Dixon St2BR,2BA$1.47
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 1771 Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA with pricing that ranges from $725 to $6,726. There are also 122 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hayward ranging from $1,300 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 $1,300 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,798.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hayward?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hayward range from $1,250 to $4,999, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,845 to $5,275. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,250.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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