Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mt. Eden Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $2,300 (6 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Mt. Eden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mt. Eden area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 429 Smalley Ave priced from $1,495. Hayward Village Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,687. Here are the most affordable Mt. Eden apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
429 Smalley Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,495
Hayward Village Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,687
Park Place Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt. Eden, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt. Eden area is the $2.34 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths Model at Tampa Apartments in the in the Mt. Eden neighborhood starting from $2,225. The second greatest value Mt. Eden apartment is the Poplar Model at Amador Village starting at $2,616 with a $2.89 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.
Tampa Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 Baths2BR,1.5BA$2.34
Amador VillagePoplar1BR,1BA$2.89
21371 Garden Ave2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.76
The Palms (04/25)Two Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.13
Lund Garden Apartments1 Bed/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.53
WoodlarkRaven1BR,1BA$3.22
Tehama Palms Villa2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.14
Austin Commons1x1 A11BR,1BA$3.14
Park Place Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$2.90
569 Smalley Ave569 Smalley Ave1BR,1BA$2.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mt. Eden

What type of rentals are currently available in Mt. Eden?

There are currently 509 Apartments for Rent in Mt. Eden, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,687 to $5,100. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mt. Eden ranging from $2,350 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mt. Eden?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mt. Eden ranges from $2,350 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,314.

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