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Hayward, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hayward, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hayward, CA area range in price from $1,198 to $8,438 with an overall median price of $4,269. The three Hayward neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Tennyson Alquire at $1,855, Harder Tennyson at $1,795, and Upper B Street at $1,795. Here is today’s list of the top 6 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hayward Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Tennyson Alquire$3,449$1,855482
Harder Tennyson$4,252$1,7952751
Upper B Street$4,339$1,7953116
Whitman Wocine$4,389$1,7952696
Longwood Winton Grove$4,572$1,7922722
East Outer Fremont$4,614$1,1982768

Cheapest Available Hayward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hayward, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Majestic Apartments in the Hayward Highland neighborhood priced from $1,386. Lakeside Village in the Ashland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,543. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hayward apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,386
Lakeside VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,543
Ashland Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Shamor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,695
Eden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hayward area is the $1.56 price per square foot 3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM Model at Solis Garden Apartments in the in the Mt. Eden neighborhood starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Hayward apartment is the 2090 Aldengate Way Model at 2090 Aldengate Way, Unit 2090 starting at $2,800 with a $2.55 price per square foot in the Mt. Eden neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hayward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Solis Garden Apartments3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOM3BR,2BA$1.56
2090 Aldengate Way, Unit 20902090 Aldengate Way2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Walnut Hills Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.18
Eden Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Chateau Manor Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2.35
Bentley PlaceMission2BR,2BA$2.51
Sunhill Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.53
Summit Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.54
The HeightsThe Magnolia2BR,2BA$2.52
The Majestic Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hayward

What type of rentals are currently available in Hayward?

There are currently 1792 Apartments for Rent in Hayward, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,386 to $8,438. There are also 84 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hayward ranging from $1,100 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hayward?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hayward ranges from $1,100 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,461.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hayward?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hayward range from $2,025 to $5,125, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,895.

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