
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Hayward Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,675 (79 Rentals)
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Creekwood

Mattox Apartments

Vista Del Playa

1084 Hazel

992 Warren St

22242 Western Blvd

21796 Princeton St

677 Morva Ct
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21167 Western Blvd

681-683 Morva Ct

599 Blossom Way

Maple Court

188 Sunset Blvd

346-376 Grove Way

Laurel Avenue Apartments

373 Laurel Ave

922-934 A St
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21641 Montgomery St

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
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535-543 Simon St

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
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918-920 A St

Park Terrace Town Homes

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
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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 | $2,572 | $1,792 | $2,790 |
| North Hayward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,430 | $1,795 | $3,013 |
| North Hayward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,096 | $2,160 | $3,838 |
| North Hayward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,082 | $3,195 | $4,489 |
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There are currently 79 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
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Hayward area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 763 Blossom Way priced from $1,675. Mattox Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable North Hayward apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 763 Blossom Way | 763 Blossom Way - 40 | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Mattox Apartments | Floor plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
| Summerwood | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,199 |
| Creekwood | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,396 |
| Lincoln Landing | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Hayward, CA
As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Hayward area is the $2.44 price per square foot B1 Model at Creekwood in the in the South Castro Valley neighborhood starting from $2,396. The second greatest value North Hayward apartment is the S1 Model at Lincoln Landing starting at $2,495 with a $3.86 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekwood | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Lincoln Landing | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.86 |
| Summerwood | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| 569 Smalley Ave | 569 Smalley Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
| Mattox Apartments | Floor plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
| 763 Blossom Way | 763 Blossom Way - 23 | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Hayward Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Hayward?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Hayward is under $2,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Hayward?
The cheapest apartment in North Hayward is 763 Blossom Way which is listed at $1,675, while the average apartment in North Hayward costs $2,758.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Hayward?
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 2 regular apartments in North Hayward that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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