Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairview Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $800 (23 Rentals)

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Leisure Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Leisure Terrace

1638 E StHayward, CA 94541
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Riverside Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Terrace

1754 B StHayward, CA 94541
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22655 4th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

22655 4th St

22655 4th StHayward, CA 94541
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Cedars North
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cedars North

22240 Center StCastro Valley, CA 94546
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3958 Castro Valley Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

3958 Castro Valley Blvd

3958 Castro Valley BlvdCastro Valley, CA 94546
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Fairview, Hayward, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairview Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairview area of San Francisco, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 22565 Norwood Dr priced from $800. The Majestic Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,386. Here are the most affordable Fairview apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
22565 Norwood Dr22565 Norwood Dr1BR,1BA$800
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,386
University Village1 Bedroom / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,795
The PalmsOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,895
Creekwood327-stuzStudio,1BA$1,919

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairview, CA

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairview area is the $2.18 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Walnut Hills Apartments in the in the Hayward Highland neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Fairview apartment is the 2x2 B1 Model at Austin Commons starting at $2,680 with a $2.68 price per square foot in the Mt. Eden neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairview apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Walnut Hills Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.18
Austin Commons2x2 B12BR,2BA$2.68
The Brook on CenterTwo Bedroom, Two Bath2BR,2BA$2.82
Sunhill Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.53
Hillcrest Apartment HomesThe Heights1BR,1BA$2.63
Ridgecrest Apartments1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.60
Vista Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$2.92
Kelly Green Apartments1x1 downstairs1BR,1BA$2.63
2762 Grove WayA1BR,1BA$2.82
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairview, Hayward, CA

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Hayward. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Fairview Neighborhood in Hayward, CA

Walk Score®

31 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

19 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

9 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairview Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairview?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairview is under $2,100.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairview?

The cheapest apartment in Fairview is 22565 Norwood Dr which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Fairview costs $3,999.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairview?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 438 regular apartments in Fairview that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Fairview?

Cheap apartments in Fairview have an average cost of $817 which is $3,182 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairview.

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