Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hayward Park Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,000 (17 Rentals)

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Kiku Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kiku Crossing

480 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Park Central
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Central

724 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1113 Haddon Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1113 Haddon Dr

1113 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1109 Haddon Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1109 Haddon Dr

1109 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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960 Palm
1 Bedroom Apartments

960 Palm

960 Palm AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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100 Dartmouth Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100 Dartmouth Rd

100 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402

Hayward Park, San Mateo, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hayward Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hayward Park area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1950 Ivy St priced from $2,275. De Sabla Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable Hayward Park apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,275
De Sabla ApartmentsSkylineStudio,1BA$2,400
Fiesta ApartmentsONE BEDROOM.3101BR,1BA$2,450
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesVerbena Premier1BR,1BA$2,728
Park Laurel ApartmentsFully Renovated Studio W/ Washer/DryerStudio,1BA$2,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayward Park, CA

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hayward Park area is the $4.55 price per square foot Plan 2AR Model at Metropolitan in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $5,110. The second greatest value Hayward Park apartment is the 2 Bedroom C Model at West 5th starting at $3,690 with a $3.82 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hayward Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MetropolitanPlan 2AR2BR,2BA$4.55
West 5th2 Bedroom C2BR,2BA$3.82
Laurel Crossing Apartment HomesCypress Premier2BR,1BA$3.87
Bridgepointe11CB1BR,1BA$3.84
Bay TerraceThe Teresa2BR,1BA$3.87
CitySouthDelmonico (A1B)1BR,1BA$4.14
Fiesta ApartmentsONE BEDROOM.3101BR,1BA$3.83
Park Laurel ApartmentsFully Renovated Studio W/ Washer/DryerStudio ,1BA$4.58
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.79
Station Park GreenMapleStudio ,1BA$5.18

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hayward Park, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #27

Among neighborhoods in San Mateo, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Hayward Park Neighborhood in San Mateo, CA

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hayward Park Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hayward Park?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hayward Park is at De Sabla Apartments listed at $2,400.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hayward Park Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hayward Park Apartment is $2,275 at 1950 Ivy St.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hayward Park is starting from $2,899 at Bay Terrace.

What is the most affordable Hayward Park Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hayward Park Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at West 5th and starts from $4,966.

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