Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,000 (33 Rentals)

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Jackson Arms Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jackson Arms Apartments

24545-24559 Amador StHayward, CA 94544
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Aloha
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aloha

250 W Jackson StHayward, CA 94544
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Summit Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Apartments

25190 Cypress AveHayward, CA 94544
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Timbers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timbers

25200 Santa Clara StHayward, CA 94544

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Lord Tennyson
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lord Tennyson

2191 W Tennyson RdHayward, CA 94545
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Southgate, Hayward, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southgate area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Majestic Apartments priced from $1,424. Park Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,627. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,424
Park Manor2 Bed, 1 Bath - 50% AMI2BR,1BA$1,627
Courtyard ApartmentsCourtyard 1x11BR,1BA$1,663
Park Place Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Fletcher TowersOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Holiday Orchard ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$1,800
Solaris Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,810
Aloha1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,849
Bon Tanna ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,855

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, CA

As of December 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $2.63 price per square foot Mission Model at Bentley Place in the in the South Castro Valley neighborhood starting from $2,497. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the 2x2 Model at Sunhill Apartments starting at $2,495 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Hayward Highland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bentley PlaceMission2BR,2BA$2.63
Sunhill Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.69
Whitman Villa TownhomesWhitman 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$2.52
Peppertree Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.72
Amador VillageMagnolia1BR,1BA$2.73
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Park Manor2 Bed, 1 Bath - 50% AMI2BR,1BA$2.03
Walnut Hills Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath first floor1BR,1BA$2.71
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.69
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southgate, Hayward, CA

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for San Francisco, California. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Southgate Neighborhood in Hayward, CA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 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 Southgate Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southgate?

The cheapest apartment in Southgate is The Majestic Apartments which is listed at $1,424, while the average apartment in Southgate costs $4,294.

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 6 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 $147 which is $4,147 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.

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