Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,000 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southgate area of Hayward.

The Majestic Apartments

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Whitman Green

Park Place Apartments

Fletcher Towers
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Southgate, Hayward, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southgate?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southgate Studio Apartments | $2,159 | $1,650 | $2,433 |
Southgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,234 | $1,050 | $3,145 |
Southgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,853 | $1,581 | $3,927 |
Southgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,907 | $2,500 | $4,570 |
Southgate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,350 | $3,350 | $3,350 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southgate Neighborhood of Hayward, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Majestic Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,424 |
Park Manor | 2 Bed, 1 Bath - 50% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1,581 |
Park Place Apartments | 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
Fletcher Towers | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Solaris Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lund Garden Apartments | 2 Bed/ 2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.40 |
Sunhill Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.69 |
Peppertree Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.72 |
205 Smalley Ave | 2Bd, 1Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.81 |
Amador Village | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
Ridgecrest Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Park Manor | 2 Bed, 1 Bath - 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $2.42 |
26596 Chisholm Ct, Unit 2 | 26596 Chisholm Ct | 1BR,1BA | $2.44 |
Bon Tanna Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
The Majestic Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthgate, Hayward, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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
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
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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