Apartments in Hayward

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3D Tour
$2,059 - 3,879
22800 Meridian Drive Hayward, CA
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3D Tour
$1,919 - 2,997
25200 Carlos Bee Blvd. Hayward, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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3D Tour
$725 - 820
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22565 Norwood Dr Hayward, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Upper B St.
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$1,387 - 1,665
638 E St Hayward, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$3,575
21155-21163 B Garden Ave Hayward, CA
4 BR | Available Now
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$1,700
21095 Gary Dr #849g Hayward, CA
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$1,895
Hayward, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,950 - 3,095
320 Harris Rd Hayward, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$1,895
882 W Tennyson Road Hayward, CA
1 BR | Jul. 10, 2025
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Tennyson/Alquire
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3D Tour
$2,199 - 2,599
794 Fletcher Ln Office Hayward, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,295
500 Marin Avenue Hayward, CA
2 BR | Aug. 12, 2025
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Longwood/Winton Grove
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$2,195 - 2,399
25836 Hayward Blvd Hayward, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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$2,195
25355 Cypress Avenue Hayward, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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$1,750 - 3,220
24650 Amador Street Hayward, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$2,299 - 3,649
29200 Huntwood Ave Office Hayward, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$1,695
22284 Mission Blvd Hayward, CA
Studio | Available Now
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North Hayward
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$2,695
29324 Dixon St Hayward, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$2,700
Hayward, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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$1,200
Hayward, CA
Studio | Available Now
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$3,250
Hayward, CA
3 BR | Available Now
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Burbank
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$1,750
325 Valle Vista Ave #109 Hayward, CA
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11
$3,600
Hayward, CA
3 BR | Jun. 30, 2025
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North Hayward
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$3,900
Hayward, CA
3 BR | Jul. 19, 2025
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$1,995 - 2,498
25401 Cypress Ave Hayward, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
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Jackson Triangle
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$1,675
331 - 337 & 347 - 353 Smalley Ave Hayward, CA
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Burbank
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$995
Hayward, CA
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$2,195
22814-22832 Alice St Hayward, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Burbank
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$2,250
986 Warren St Hayward, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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$1,950
Hayward, CA
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North Hayward
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$4,350
Hayward, CA
4 BR | Aug. 1, 2025
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hayward?

Hayward Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
Studio $1,700 $1,050 - $2,740
1BR $2,050 $1,650 - $2,400
2BR $2,600 $2,140 - $3,020
3BR $3,350 $2,100 - $3,960
4+BR $4,000 $3,580 - $5,200

Find a Hayward Apartment

Hayward, CA is located in Alameda County and it has an estimated population of around 150,000 people. Hayward is a suburb of the San Francisco Bay area. Hayward as with most of California has an almost Mediterranean like climate. So you can expect severally warm summers and mild winters in most cases. Hayward has a strong manufacturing and plant industry. Nestled in the heart of it all is the East Bay campus of California State University. This is also the main campus for the university. The college and their amphitheater is also the home of a number of music festivals that are held there each year.

When to Search

California population is growing my leaps and bounds every year. Naturally there is no stunt in that growth when it comes to the Hayward area. It is best to follow the college calendar when looking for an apartment. Look for graduation dates as this is when you will see a flux of students leaving the campus and thus more apartments opening.

Staying in the Know

Look to other college students for first word about any apartments opening up. Competition is going to be tough in this area as numerous students will be applying for a place to live. You need to get your paperwork completed on time and work expediently in order to get a chance at getting head of the other applicants.

Life in Hayward

Transportation

Being in California as well as the San Francisco Bay area, having your own means of transportation is critical in getting around the area. However if you don't have reliable transportation then the Hayward area does have a public transportation system that can get you from point A to point B.

Where to play

There are a number of restaurants in the area that feature some of the finest in California cuisine. If you like to golf then there are three golf courses to choose from including Stonebrae Golf Course, Skywest Golf Course and Mission Hills Golf Course. Of course naturally there are a number of shops if you love shopping.

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Hayward:
June Rent Report

Welcome to the June 2025 Hayward Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, data scientists and rental experts break down the June 2025 key findings and figures for the Hayward rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Hayward and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Hayward average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

$2,650
$1,990
$1,330
$660
$0
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1 BR       2 BR

Hayward Rent Prices Increase From May to June

Hayward rent prices increased over the last month. From May to June, the city experienced a 0.4% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Hayward one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,996.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from May to June, Hayward experienced a 0.15% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Hayward two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $2,595.0.

June Prices: Hayward vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Hayward and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased in Hayward over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Hayward suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Hayward suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Hayward suburbs.

June 2025 Pricing Trends: Hayward vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Columbus, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
Minneapolis, MN
$4,101
$3,197
$2,350
$2,316
$1,870
$1,341
$1,263
$1,247
$0
$1,350
$2,700
$4,050
$5,400
Median Rent

Hayward Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Hayward over the past year has been on the rise. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Hayward average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Hayward one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Hayward and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Hayward and suburbs

1 BR June 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR June 2 BR M/M % Change

Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.