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

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The Grove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove

763 Blossom WayHayward, CA 94541
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808 A Street Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

808 A Street Apartments

802 A StHayward, CA 94541
Senior Living
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599 Blossom Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

599 Blossom Way

599 Blossom WayHayward, CA 94541
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Maple Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Court

22471-22491 Maple CtHayward, CA 94541
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Vista Del Playa
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Del Playa

22139 Castille LnHayward, CA 94541
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22242 Western Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

22242 Western Blvd

22242 Western BlvdHayward, CA 94541

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992 Warren St
1 Bedroom Apartments

992 Warren St

992 Warren StHayward, CA 94541
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Valientoi Manor
Studio Apartments

Valientoi Manor

22270 Montgomery StHayward, CA 94541
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677 Morva Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

677 Morva Ct

677 Morva CtHayward, CA 94541
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21167 Western Blvd
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

21167 Western Blvd

21167 Western BlvdHayward, CA 94541
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681-683 Morva Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

681-683 Morva Ct

681-683 Morva CtHayward, CA 94541
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922-934 A St
Studio Apartments

922-934 A St

922-934 A StHayward, CA 94541

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Georgia Lane Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Georgia Lane Townhomes

190 Sunset BlvdHayward, CA 94541
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373 Laurel Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

373 Laurel Ave

373 Laurel AveHayward, CA 94541
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188 Sunset Blvd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

188 Sunset Blvd

188 Sunset BlvdHayward, CA 94541
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Peppertree Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Peppertree Village

326-356 Sunset BlvdHayward, CA 94541
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824 Blossom Way
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

824 Blossom Way

824 Blossom WayHayward, CA 94541
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21641 Montgomery St
2 Bedroom Apartments

21641 Montgomery St

21641 Montgomery StHayward, CA 94541
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1153 Grove Way
Studio Apartments

1153 Grove Way

1153 Grove WayHayward, CA 94541
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372 Sunset Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

372 Sunset Blvd

372 Sunset BlvdHayward, CA 94541
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724-736 Smalley Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

724-736 Smalley Ave

724-736 Smalley AveHayward, CA 94541
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688 Grove Way
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

688 Grove Way

688 Grove WayHayward, CA 94541
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414 Grove Way
Studio Apartments

414 Grove Way

414 Grove WayHayward, CA 94541
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595 Blossom Way
Studio Apartments

595 Blossom Way

595 Blossom WayHayward, CA 94541

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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 Mattox Apartments priced from $2,050. Summerwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here are the most affordable North Hayward apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mattox ApartmentsFloor plan 11BR,1BA$2,050
Summerwood1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,150
Creekwood327-stupCStudio,1BA$2,152
Lincoln Landing ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$2,320

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Hayward, CA

As of October 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Hayward area is the $3.59 price per square foot S1 Model at Lincoln Landing Apartments in the in the South Castro Valley neighborhood starting from $2,320. The second greatest value North Hayward apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Summerwood starting at $2,150 with a $3.33 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lincoln Landing ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$3.59
Summerwood1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.33
Mattox ApartmentsFloor plan 11BR,1BA$3.53
Creekwood327-stuzRStudio ,1BA$4.26

Getting Around the North Hayward Neighborhood in Hayward, CA

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $2,320.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Hayward?

The cheapest apartment in North Hayward is Mattox Apartments which is listed at $2,050, while the average apartment in North Hayward costs $4,369.

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 13 regular apartments in North Hayward that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in North Hayward?

Cheap apartments in North Hayward have an average cost of $1,095 which is $3,274 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Hayward.

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