Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,400 (49 Rentals)

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569 Smalley Ave
$1,795
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569 Smalley Ave

569 Smalley AveHayward, CA 94541
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Fletcher Towers
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$1,800 - $2,700
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$1,800 - $2,700
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fletcher Towers

781 Fletcher LnHayward, CA 94544
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The Dutton Apartments
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$2,389 - $2,705
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The Dutton Apartments

25800 Industrial BlvdHayward, CA 94545
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Lincoln Landing
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$2,454 - $4,489
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Lincoln Landing

22335 Foothill BlvdHayward, CA 94541
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Jackson Arms Apartments
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Jackson Arms Apartments

24545-24559 Amador StHayward, CA 94544
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Timbers
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Timbers

25200 Santa Clara StHayward, CA 94544
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Aloha
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Aloha

250 W Jackson StHayward, CA 94544
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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 Hayward Village Senior Apartments priced from $1,687. Park Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hayward Village Senior Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,687
Park Place Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,795
Solaris Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
Fletcher TowersOne Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
Holiday Orchard ApartmentsFlat1BR,1BA$1,800
Bon Tanna ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,855
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Lund Garden Apartments1 Bed/ 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Junction FlatsPLAN A1BR,1BA$1,896

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, CA

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $2.62 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Sunhill Apartments in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $2,945. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the 2x2 B1 Model at Austin Commons starting at $2,680 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the Mt. Eden 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.
Sunhill Apartments3x23BR,2BA$2.62
Austin Commons2x2 B12BR,2BA$2.68
Lund Garden Apartments2 Bed/ 2Bath2BR,2BA$2.50
Jackson Flats2x1 reno 22BR,1BA$2.68
Summit Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.55
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.61
Peppertree Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2.85
Bon Tanna ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.85
Solaris Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.85

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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.

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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