
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Hayward Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,600 (80 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the North Hayward area of Hayward.


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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 |
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North Hayward Studio Apartments | $2,239 | $1,945 | $2,433 |
North Hayward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,486 | $1,760 | $2,968 |
North Hayward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,069 | $2,150 | $3,770 |
North Hayward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,335 | $4,110 | $4,460 |
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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
 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Mattox Apartments | Floor plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,050 |
Summerwood | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Creekwood | 327-stupC | Studio,1BA | $2,152 |
Lincoln Landing Apartments | S1 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lincoln Landing Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.59 |
Summerwood | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
Mattox Apartments | Floor plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
Creekwood | 327-stuzR | Studio ,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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