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

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$1,915 - $3,600
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The Mark

24650 Amador 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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260 Flint Ct
Studio Apartments

260 Flint Ct

260 Flint CtHayward, 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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223 Smalley Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

223 Smalley Ave

223 Smalley AveHayward, CA 94541
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22721 Souza Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

22721 Souza Ct

22721 Souza CtHayward, 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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295 Flint Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

295 Flint Ct

295 Flint CtHayward, CA 94541
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484 B St
Studio Apartments

484 B St

484 B StHayward, 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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207 Hathaway Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

207 Hathaway Ct

207 Hathaway CtHayward, 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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21271 Hathaway Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

21271 Hathaway Ave

21271 Hathaway AveHayward, CA 94541

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22343 Garden
2 Bedroom Apartments

22343 Garden

22343 GardenHayward, CA 94541
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Burbank St
Studio Apartments

Burbank St

Burbank StHayward, 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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562 Marin Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

562 Marin Ave

562 Marin AveHayward, 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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22615 Alice St
1 Bedroom Apartments

22615 Alice St

22615 Alice StHayward, 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

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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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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577 B St
Studio Apartments

577 B St

577 B StHayward, 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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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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152 Laurel Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

152 Laurel Ave

152 Laurel AveHayward, CA 94541

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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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 Studio unit found at 429 Smalley Ave priced from $1,495. Hayward Village Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,687. Here are the most affordable Santa Clara apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
429 Smalley Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,495
Hayward Village Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,687
The Mark1x1 S1BR,1BA$1,915
Aloha1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,989
Tehama Palms Villa2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$2,200
Solaris Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,295
22811-22815 Grand St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2,350
Timbers1X1 Flat1BR,1BA$2,376
Jackson Flats2x1 classic 22BR,1BA$2,632
Amador VillageMaple1BR,1BA$2,796

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Santa Clara, CA

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Santa Clara area is the $3.92 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at 22390 Salwan Pl in the in the Mt. Eden neighborhood starting from $5,100. The second greatest value Santa Clara apartment is the Willow Model at Amador Village starting at $3,428 with a $2.85 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.
22390 Salwan Pl2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$3.92
Amador VillageWillow2BR,2BA$2.85
Jackson Flats2x1 classic 22BR,1BA$2.85
Solaris Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.67
Timbers1X1 Flat1BR,1BA$3.16
22811-22815 Grand St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$3.23
Tehama Palms Villa2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.14
Aloha1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$3.32
Hayward Village Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.24
The Mark1x1 S1BR,1BA$3.87

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Santa Clara, Hayward, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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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.

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 Hayward Village Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,687, while the average apartment in Santa Clara costs $3,360.

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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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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