Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hayward Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,600 (11 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 3 Bedroom Apartments

City Centre

22800 Meridian DrHayward, CA 94541

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. Austin Commons has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hayward apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Austin Commons1x1 A11BR,1BA$1,900
Coral Gardens Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,901
Spring Ridge Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1,999
Summerhill Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,037

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hayward, CA

As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hayward area is the $3.01 price per square foot C3 Model at The Mix at SoHay in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Downtown Hayward apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Cadence Apartments starting at $3,111 with a $3.03 price per square foot in the Hayward Highland 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.
The Mix at SoHayC32BR,2BA$3.01
Cadence ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.03
22335 Foothill Blvd, Unit FL5-ID169222335 Foothill Blvd2BR,2BA$2.01
Bentley PlaceMission2BR,2BA$2.70
Amador VillageMagnolia1BR,1BA$2.87
Summerwood2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.10
Andina Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.21
The Dutton Apartments1 Bed Renovated1BR,1BA$3.02
Austin Commons1x1 A11BR,1BA$2.71
Eden ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Hayward, Hayward, CA

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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 $1,900 at Austin Commons.

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 $2,427 at The Dutton Apartments.

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 $4,314.

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