Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hayward Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,600 (10 Rentals)

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Fletcher Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fletcher Heights

920 Fletcher LnHayward, CA 94544
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City Centre
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

City Centre

22800 Meridian DrHayward, CA 94541

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Downtown Hayward, Hayward, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Hayward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Hayward area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Eden Apartments priced from $1,695. Summerwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hayward apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Summerwood1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,050
Summerhill Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,052

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hayward, CA

As of April 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hayward area is the $2.68 price per square foot 2x2 B1 Model at Austin Commons in the in the Mt. Eden neighborhood starting from $2,680. The second greatest value Downtown Hayward apartment is the Mission Model at Bentley Place starting at $2,463 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the South Castro Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Hayward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Austin Commons2x2 B12BR,2BA$2.68
Bentley PlaceMission2BR,2BA$2.60
The Dutton Apartments2 Bed Renovated2BR,2BA$2.66
22884 Alice Street2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.64
Cadence ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom Type A1BR,1BA$3.17
Summerwood1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.17
Summerhill Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.26
Spring Ridge Apartments1X11BR,1BA$3.58
Eden ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Hayward, Hayward, CA

Ranked #14

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Hayward Neighborhood in Hayward, CA

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

64 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Hayward Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Hayward?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Hayward is at Eden Apartments listed at $1,695.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Hayward Apartment is $1,995 at Eden Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Hayward is starting from $2,100 at 22884 Alice Street.

What is the most affordable Downtown Hayward Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Hayward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lincoln Landing Apartments and starts from $4,244.

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