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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fairview?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fairview Studio Apartments | $2,225 | $1,795 | $2,585 |
Fairview 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,331 | $1,386 | $3,068 |
Fairview 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,946 | $2,003 | $3,789 |
Fairview 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,821 | $2,800 | $4,780 |
Fairview 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,999 | $3,999 | $3,999 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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22565 Norwood Dr | 22565 Norwood Dr | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
The Majestic Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,386 |
University Village | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
The Palms | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Creekwood | 327-stuz | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Walnut Hills Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.18 |
Austin Commons | 2x2 B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.68 |
The Brook on Center | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.82 |
Sunhill Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.53 |
Hillcrest Apartment Homes | The Heights | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Ridgecrest Apartments | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Vista Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $2.92 |
Kelly Green Apartments | 1x1 downstairs | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
2762 Grove Way | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.82 |
The Majestic Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFairview, Hayward, CA
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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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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