Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission/ Foothill Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,000 (24 Rentals)

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24035 2nd St
HaywardCA94541
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Fletcher Towers
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$1,800 - $2,700
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Fletcher Towers

781 Fletcher LnHayward, CA 94544
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25705 Westview Way, Unit ADU
$2,195
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25705 Westview Way, Unit ADU

25705 Westview WayHayward, CA 94542
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Fletcher Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fletcher Heights

920 Fletcher LnHayward, CA 94544
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Berry Tree Apartments
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Berry Tree Apartments

575 Berry AveHayward, CA 94544
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Hilltowne Apartments
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Hilltowne Apartments

1238 Walpert StHayward, CA 94541
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Cheapest Available Mission/ Foothill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mission/ Foothill area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Fletcher Towers priced from $1,800. The Majestic has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,835. Here are the most affordable Mission/ Foothill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fletcher TowersOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
The Majestic1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,835
University Village1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Lund Garden Apartments1 Bed/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Walnut Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission/ Foothill, CA

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission/ Foothill area is the $2.96 price per square foot 2 Bd Model at Cinnamon Apartments in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Mission/ Foothill apartment is the 25705 Westview Way Model at 25705 Westview Way, Unit ADU starting at $2,195 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the Hayward Highland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mission/ Foothill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cinnamon Apartments2 Bd2BR,1BA$2.96
25705 Westview Way, Unit ADU25705 Westview Way1BR,1BA$2.87
Walnut Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61
The Palms (04/25)Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.13
Lund Garden Apartments1 Bed/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
Park OrchardImperial1BR,1BA$3.23
City ViewPlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.17
The Majestic1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.94
Fletcher TowersOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$3.27
University Village1 Bedroom/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.79

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Hayward. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment complexes for the kids, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mission/ Foothill Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mission/ Foothill?

The cheapest apartment in Mission/ Foothill is Fletcher Towers which is listed at $1,800, while the average apartment in Mission/ Foothill costs $2,319.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mission/ Foothill?

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 1 regular apartments in Mission/ Foothill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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