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Hayward, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hayward, CA

Pricing Updated: 11/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hayward, CA area range in price from $725 to $5,800 with an overall median price of $3,777. The three Hayward neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Longwood Winton Grove at $3,150, Upper B Street at $725, and Whitman Wocine at $3,295. 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$3,150$3,1501
Upper B Street$3,225$7255
Whitman Wocine$3,690$3,2952
Harder Tennyson$3,700$3,6003
Tennyson Alquire$3,775$2,1004
East Outer Fremont$5,122$75032

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 $1,568. 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$1,568
Park Manor2 Bed, 1 Bath - 50% AMI2BR,1BA$1,627
Solaris Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,745
Lorenzo CommonsPlan B1BR,1BA$1,749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA

As of November 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hayward area is the $2.36 price per square foot oh 3x2TH Model at Hurst Highland Village in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Hayward apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Chateau Manor Apartments starting at $2,725 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Springlake 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.
Hurst Highland Villageoh 3x2TH3BR,2BA$2.36
Chateau Manor Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.22
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
Grand at SoHay (Dixon FKA Foothill Townhomes)2x1.5C-R1 FULL RENO2BR,1.5BA$2.50
Jackson Flats2x1 classic 22BR,1BA$2.52
Park Manor2 Bed, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.42
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 1775 Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $7,604. There are also 121 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hayward ranging from $725 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 $725 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,244.

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 $2,440 to $7,604, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,275 to $5,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,300.

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