
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,424 (42 Rentals)


The Majestic

Hayward Village Senior Apartments

Solaris Apartments

Park Place Apartments

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569 Smalley Ave

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Fletcher Towers

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Holiday Orchard Apartments
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Bon Tanna Apartments

Junction Flats

Andina Apartments

Lund Garden Apartments

The Mark

Summit Apartments

Coral Gardens Apartments
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Walnut Hills Apartments

Jackson Flats

Courtyard Apartments

Peppertree Apartments

Cinnamon Apartments

The Palms (04/25)

Woodlark

Whitman Green
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City View

Ridgecrest Apartments

Park Orchard

Amador Village

Sunhill Apartments

Bentley Place

Mission Heights Apartments
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The Dutton Apartments

Crestview Terrace

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Lincoln Landing

Cadence Apartments

Legacy at Hayward

Triangle Garden Apartments

Jackson Arms Apartments

Sleepy Hollow Apartments
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Aloha

Timbers
Southgate, Hayward, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southgate?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Studio Apartments | $2,773 | $2,740 | $2,790 |
Southgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,241 | $1,424 | $3,120 |
| Southgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,825 | $1,987 | $3,938 |
| Southgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,725 | $2,500 | $4,570 |
| Southgate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,594 | $2,594 | $2,594 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southgate Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southgate?
The cheapest apartment in Southgate is Hayward Village Senior Apartments which is listed at $1,687, while the average apartment in Southgate costs $4,105.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southgate?
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 12 regular apartments in Southgate 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 Southgate?
Cheap apartments in Southgate have an average cost of $853 which is $3,252 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.
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