Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Santa Clara Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,500 (67 Rentals)

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Aloha
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aloha

250 W Jackson StHayward, CA 94544
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Timbers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Timbers

25200 Santa Clara StHayward, CA 94544
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184 A St
1 Bedroom Apartments

184 A St

184 A StHayward, CA 94541

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Vita Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vita Apartments

24607 Amador StHayward, CA 94544
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207 Hathaway Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

207 Hathaway Ct

207 Hathaway CtHayward, CA 94541
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22810 Myrtle St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

22810 Myrtle St

22810 Myrtle StHayward, CA 94541
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295 Flint Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

295 Flint Ct

295 Flint CtHayward, CA 94541
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223 Smalley Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

223 Smalley Ave

223 Smalley AveHayward, 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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389 Meek Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

389 Meek Ave

389 Meek 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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562 Marin Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

562 Marin Ave

562 Marin AveHayward, CA 94541
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22615 Alice St
1 Bedroom Apartments

22615 Alice St

22615 Alice StHayward, CA 94541
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627-637 Marin Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

627-637 Marin Ave

627-637 Marin AveHayward, CA 94541
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22409 Meekland Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

22409 Meekland Ave

22409 Meekland AveHayward, CA 94541

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485 B St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

485 B St

485 B StHayward, CA 94541
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323 Smalley Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

323 Smalley Ave

323 Smalley AveHayward, CA 94541
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24024 Park St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

24024 Park St

24024 Park StHayward, CA 94541
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265 Flint Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

265 Flint Ct

265 Flint CtHayward, CA 94541

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240-244 Laurel Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

240-244 Laurel Ave

240-244 Laurel AveHayward, CA 94541
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22235 S Garden Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

22235 S Garden Ave

22235 S Garden AveHayward, CA 94541
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22343 Garden
2 Bedroom Apartments

22343 Garden

22343 GardenHayward, CA 94541
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21271 Hathaway Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

21271 Hathaway Ave

21271 Hathaway AveHayward, CA 94541
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Walnut Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Manor

22169-22179 S Garden AveHayward, CA 94541
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Villa Springs
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Springs

22328-22330 S Garden AveHayward, CA 94541
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23374-23376 Ida Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

23374-23376 Ida Ln

23374-23376 Ida LnHayward, CA 94541
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Sohal Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sohal Apartments

21962-21966 Arbor AveHayward, CA 94541

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Santa Clara, Hayward, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Santa Clara Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Santa Clara area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Jackson Flats priced from $2,147. Solaris Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Santa Clara apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Jackson Flats1x1 classic 21BR,1BA$2,147
Solaris Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,195
Timbers1X1 Flat1BR,1BA$2,245
Tehama Palms Apartment2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2,300
The Mark2x12BR,1BA$2,500
Amador VillageMagnolia1BR,1BA$2,645

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara, CA

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Santa Clara area is the $3.03 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Amador Village in the in the Mt. Eden neighborhood starting from $2,645. The second greatest value Santa Clara apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Solaris Apartments starting at $2,195 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Mt. Eden neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Santa Clara apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Amador VillageMagnolia1BR,1BA$3.03
Solaris Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.55
Timbers1X1 Flat1BR,1BA$2.99
The Mark2x12BR,1BA$3.38
Jackson Flats1x1 classic 21BR,1BA$2.96
Tehama Palms Apartment2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Santa Clara, Hayward, CA

Ranked #22

Among neighborhoods in Hayward, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Hayward. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, multifamily communities for the kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Santa Clara Neighborhood in Hayward, CA

Walk Score®

67 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Santa Clara Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Clara?

The cheapest apartment in Santa Clara is Jackson Flats which is listed at $2,147, while the average apartment in Santa Clara costs $3,295.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Santa Clara?

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 1 regular apartments in Santa Clara that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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