Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mission/ Foothill Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,000 (20 Rentals)

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Fletcher Towers
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$1,800 - $2,700
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fletcher Towers

781 Fletcher LnHayward, CA 94544
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Fletcher Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fletcher Heights

920 Fletcher LnHayward, CA 94544
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berry Tree Apartments

575 Berry AveHayward, CA 94544
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Hilltowne Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hilltowne Apartments

1238 Walpert StHayward, CA 94541
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Mission/ Foothill, Hayward, CA Local Guide

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 The Majestic priced from $1,424. Fletcher Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here are the most affordable Mission/ Foothill apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Majestic1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,424
Fletcher TowersOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Holiday Orchard ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$1,800
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Lund Garden Apartments1 Bed/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mission/ Foothill, CA

As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mission/ Foothill area is the $2.84 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Andina Apartments in the in the Mt. Eden neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Mission/ Foothill apartment is the Whitman 2x1.5 Model at Whitman Villa Townhomes starting at $2,800 with a $3.03 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.
Andina Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.84
Whitman Villa TownhomesWhitman 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$3.03
Courtyard ApartmentsCourtyard 2x22BR,2BA$2.53
Spring Ridge Apartments2X12BR,1BA$3.07
Cinnamon Apartments2 Bd2BR,1BA$2.96
University Village2 Bedroom / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$3.00
Lund Garden Apartments1 Bed/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
The Palms (04/25)Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.13
City ViewPlan 1A1BR,1BA$3.20
The Majestic1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.28

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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 The Majestic which is listed at $1,424, while the average apartment in Mission/ Foothill costs $2,617.

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 3 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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