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Apartments in Hayward

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$1,995
22634-22640 Templeton St
22634 Templeton St Hayward, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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Upper B St.
1
$1,487 - 2,093
399 Schafer Rd.
399 Schafer Rd Hayward, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$2,652
28000 Mission Blvd Unit Unit
Hayward, CA
2 BR | Available Now
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Dishwasher
Garin
10
$1,999 - 3,199
Spring Ridge Apartments
794 Fletcher Ln Office Hayward, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
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$1,950
21617 Montgomery St.
Hayward, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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North Hayward
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$2,050
Spacious One Bedroom
21083 Gary Dr Hayward, CA
1 BR | Available Now
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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
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Hayward, CA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 3,693 apartments available in Hayward.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Hayward, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Hayward is around $1,700 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Hayward is around $2,050 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Hayward is around $2,600 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Hayward, CA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Hayward, the average rent price is $2,600 per month, which is higher than the national average of $1,640 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Hayward, CA?

Based on average rent prices in Hayward, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $68,000 to live comfortably.

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.

Neighborhoods

Burbank
Garin
Glen Eden
Hayward Highland
Jackson Triangle
Longwood/Winton Grove
Mission/ Foothill
Mt. Eden
North Hayward
Tennyson/Alquire
Upper B St.
Whitman/Mocine

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Campuses Nearby

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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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Jun. 2025
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.

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