Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,000 (22 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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Summit Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Apartments

25190 Cypress AveHayward, CA 94544
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Aloha
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aloha

250 W Jackson 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 $1,581. 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$1,581
Park Place Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Fletcher TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,800
Solaris Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,810

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, CA

As of October 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $2.40 price per square foot 2 Bed/ 2Bath Model at Lund Garden Apartments in the in the Mt. Eden neighborhood starting from $2,395. 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.
Lund Garden Apartments2 Bed/ 2Bath2BR,2BA$2.40
Sunhill Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.69
Peppertree Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.72
205 Smalley Ave2Bd, 1Bath2BR,1BA$2.81
Amador VillageMagnolia1BR,1BA$2.78
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Park Manor2 Bed, 1 Bath - 60% AMI2BR,1BA$2.42
26596 Chisholm Ct, Unit 226596 Chisholm Ct1BR,1BA$2.44
Bon Tanna ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.85
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.28

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southgate, Hayward, CA

Ranked #6

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®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southgate Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southgate Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southgate Apartment is $1,424 at The Majestic Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southgate Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southgate is starting from $1,581 at Park Manor.

What is the most affordable Southgate Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southgate Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Huntley Apartments and starts from $3,449.

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