
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Hayward Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,600 (80 Rentals)
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Lincoln Landing

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Creekwood

Vista Del Playa

1084 Hazel

992 Warren St

22242 Western Blvd

21796 Princeton St

677 Morva Ct

Valientoi Manor
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21167 Western Blvd

681-683 Morva Ct

Maple Court

599 Blossom Way

188 Sunset Blvd

346-376 Grove Way

Laurel Avenue Apartments

373 Laurel Ave

922-934 A St

21641 Montgomery St
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752-760 Blossom Way

21913 Rockford Rd

699-703 Sunset Blvd

824 Blossom Way

22287 Peralta St

22229-22233 Montgomery St

1153 Grove Way

748-750 Sunset Blvd

21759 Rio Vista St

535-543 Simon St
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21777-21783 Rio Vista St

21462 Ocean View Dr

22130-22136 Montgomery St

21422 Mission Blvd

22125 Mission Blvd

688 Grove Way

240-244 Laurel Ave

763-773 Cherry Way

372 Sunset Blvd

918-920 A St
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414 Grove Way

595 Blossom Way

21334 Ocean View Dr

185-197 Poplar Ave

386 Grove Way

21000-21004 Ocean View Dr

21221 Ocean View

574 Blossom Way

1030 Gilbert St
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North Hayward, Hayward, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Hayward?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Hayward Studio Apartments | $2,585 | $1,770 | $2,790 |
| North Hayward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,610 | $1,989 | $3,063 |
| North Hayward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,172 | $2,175 | $3,938 |
| North Hayward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,004 | $2,750 | $4,489 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 80 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the North Hayward Neighborhood of Hayward, CA.
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Cheapest Available North Hayward Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Landing | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,404 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Hayward, CA
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Hayward area is the $3.06 price per square foot 21391 Locust St Model at 21391 Locust St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Castro Valley neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value North Hayward apartment is the S1 Model at Lincoln Landing starting at $2,740 with a $4.23 price per square foot in the South Castro Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Hayward apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21391 Locust St, Unit 1 | 21391 Locust St | 3BR,2BA | $3.06 |
| Lincoln Landing | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.23 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Hayward Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Hayward?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Hayward is at Lincoln Landing listed at $2,740.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Hayward Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Hayward Apartment is $2,404 at Lincoln Landing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Hayward Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Hayward is starting from $2,928 at Lincoln Landing.
What is the most affordable North Hayward Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap North Hayward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lincoln Landing and starts from $4,389.
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