Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Hayward Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $1,600 (11 Rentals)

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The Grove
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The Grove

763 Blossom WayHayward, CA 94541
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Mattox Apartments
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Mattox Apartments

1282-1286 Mattox RdHayward, CA 94541

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Cheapest Available North Hayward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Hayward area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Creekwood priced from $1,919. Summerhill Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,042. Here are the most affordable North Hayward apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekwood327-stuzStudio,1BA$1,919
Summerhill Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,042
Summerwood1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,050
Vista Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath C1BR,1BA$2,249
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom Type A1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Hayward, CA

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the North 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 North Hayward apartment is the 21585 Montgomery St Model at 21585 Montgomery St, Unit Front starting at $2,650 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the North Hayward neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Hayward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Austin Commons2x2 B12BR,2BA$2.68
21585 Montgomery St, Unit Front21585 Montgomery St2BR,1BA$2.79
The Dutton Apartments2 Bed Renovated2BR,2BA$2.73
Summerwood2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.10
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom Type A1BR,1BA$3.17
Lincoln Landing ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$3.59
Summerhill Terrace1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.24
Creekwood327-stuzStudio ,1BA$3.70

Getting Around the North Hayward Neighborhood in Hayward, CA

Walk Score®

77 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Hayward Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in North Hayward?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Hayward is under $2,680.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Hayward?

The cheapest apartment in North Hayward is Summerhill Terrace which is listed at $2,042, while the average apartment in North Hayward costs $4,615.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Hayward?

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 16 regular apartments in North Hayward 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 North Hayward?

Cheap apartments in North Hayward have an average cost of $776 which is $3,839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Hayward.

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