Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hayward Park Neighborhood of San Mateo, CA from $2,000 (13 Rentals)

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Kiku Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kiku Crossing

480 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Park Central
1 to 3 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. Station Park Green has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,857. 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
Station Park GreenMapleStudio,1BA$2,857
Two50 DowntownStudio 480 sq ftStudio,1BA$2,970
The LarkPalmStudio,1BA$3,280
MODE ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$3,969

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayward Park, CA

As of November 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hayward Park area is the $2.84 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Large Model at West 5th in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $4,463. The second greatest value Hayward Park apartment is the E Model at MODE Apartments starting at $3,969 with a $4.81 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.
West 5th3 Bedroom Large3BR,2BA$2.84
MODE ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$4.81
Azara San Mateo1x1 1A1BR,1BA$5.16
Station Park GreenMapleStudio ,1BA$4.52
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.79
The LarkWillowStudio ,1BA$6.26
Two50 DowntownStudio 540 sq ftStudio ,1BA$6.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hayward Park, San Mateo, CA

Ranked #29

Among cities in California 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 Station Park Green listed at $2,857.

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 $3,697 at Station Park Green.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.