Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Hayward, CA from $900 (18 Rentals)

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Lord Tennyson
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Lord Tennyson

2191 W Tennyson RdHayward, CA 94545
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Timbers
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Timbers

25200 Santa Clara StHayward, CA 94544
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Aloha
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aloha

250 W Jackson StHayward, CA 94544

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Southgate, Hayward, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southgate Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southgate area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Sleepy Hollow Apartments priced from $1,695. Solaris Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,810. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sleepy Hollow Apartments0x1Studio,1BA$1,695
Solaris Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,810
The Mark1x1 M Grupe1BR,1BA$1,945
TimbersSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,011
Summerwood1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, CA

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $2.55 price per square foot 2090 Aldengate Way Model at 2090 Aldengate Way, Unit 2090 in the in the Mt. Eden neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the 2x2 B1 Model at Austin Commons starting at $2,750 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Mt. Eden neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2090 Aldengate Way, Unit 20902090 Aldengate Way2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Austin Commons2x2 B12BR,2BA$2.75
The Dutton Apartments2 Bed Renovated2BR,2BA$2.82
Amador VillageMagnolia1BR,1BA$2.90
Aloha2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$3.06
Andina Apartments1 Bedroom Type A1BR,1BA$3.17
Peppertree Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.14
Jackson Flats1x1 classic 11BR,1BA$3.13
Summerwood1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.25
Solaris Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.87

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southgate, Hayward, CA

Ranked #23

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Southgate Neighborhood in Hayward, CA

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

44 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southgate Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southgate Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southgate Apartment is $1,810 at Solaris Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southgate Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southgate is starting from $2,325 at Jackson Flats.

What is the most affordable Southgate Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southgate Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Mark and starts from $3,270.

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