Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt. Eden Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,000 (25 Rentals)

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21371 Garden Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21371 Garden Ave

21371 Garden AveHayward, CA 94541
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Fletcher Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fletcher Heights

920 Fletcher LnHayward, CA 94544
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Jackson Arms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Arms Apartments

24545-24559 Amador StHayward, CA 94544
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Bay Heart Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay Heart Apartments

21788-21824 Thelma StHayward, CA 94541
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Aloha
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aloha

250 W Jackson StHayward, CA 94544
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Summit Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Apartments

25190 Cypress AveHayward, CA 94544
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Lord Tennyson
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lord Tennyson

2191 W Tennyson RdHayward, CA 94545
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Valencia Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Valencia Gardens

21600 Westpark StHayward, CA 94541
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Mt. Eden, Hayward, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mt. Eden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mt. Eden area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Hayward Village Senior Apartments priced from $1,687. Park Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Mt. Eden apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hayward Village Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,687
Park Place Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Fletcher TowersOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Holiday Orchard ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$1,800
Solaris Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt. Eden, CA

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt. Eden area is the $2.89 price per square foot Osaka Model at Park Orchard in the in the Mt. Eden neighborhood starting from $2,603. The second greatest value Mt. Eden apartment is the Magnolia Model at Amador Village starting at $2,350 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Mt. Eden neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mt. Eden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park OrchardOsaka2BR,1BA$2.89
Amador VillageMagnolia1BR,1BA$2.69
21371 Garden Ave2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.76
Park Manor2 Bed, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.48
Timbers1X1 Flat1BR,1BA$2.89
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.77
Austin Commons1x1 A11BR,1BA$3.00
Solaris Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.87
Park Place Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.90
Courtyard ApartmentsCourtyard 1x11BR,1BA$3.01

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Mt. Eden, Hayward, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including Mt. Eden, Hayward, and the greater San Francisco area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mt. Eden Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mt. Eden?

The cheapest apartment in Mt. Eden is Hayward Village Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,687, while the average apartment in Mt. Eden costs $3,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mt. Eden?

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 4 regular apartments in Mt. Eden that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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