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Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,077–$3,199
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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Available Mar 16
4d ago
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3 beds
3 baths
$3,728
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Available May 7
5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
Available Mar 22
5d+ ago
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4 beds
2 baths
$4,200
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Available Mar 6
5d+ ago
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On-site laundry | Balcony | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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Available Nov 12
18h ago
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4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,174
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18h ago
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22335 Foothill Blvd #1692, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
2 beds
2 baths
$3,460
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1h ago
23976 23972, 23974, 23976 2nd St, Hayward, CA 94541
On-site laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,920
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Dishwasher
Swimming Pool
Outdoor Space
Assigned Parking
7h ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,025–$2,640
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13h ago
794 Fletcher Ln, Hayward, CA 94544
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,149–$3,299
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21h ago
22846 Nevada Rd, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Hardwood floor
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,395–$4,095
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1d ago
320 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
Swimming pool | Controlled access | On-site management
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,850–$2,495
Price drop
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695–$1,725
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,195
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
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5d+ ago
Harder - Tennyson apartment for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
382 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
Swimming pool | On-site management | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mission - Garin townhouse for rent in Hayward
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
House for rent
Available Mar 24
5d+ ago
North Hayward apartment for rent in Hayward
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Business center
2 beds
2 baths
$2,804
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mission - Foothill house for rent in Hayward
4 beds
2 baths
$4,295
House for rent
Available May 11
5d+ ago
Mission - Foothill apartment for rent in Hayward
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1 bed
1 bath
$2,013
$1,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Burbank condo for rent in Hayward
2148 Morrow St, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Condo for rent
Available Apr 1
5d+ ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
54m ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,725–$2,025
Apartment for rent
54m ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150–$2,250
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2h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$3,489
Price drop
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3h ago
25400 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542
On-site laundry | High ceilings | Dishwasher
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,295
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5h ago
399 Schafer Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | On-site management
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,907–$2,238
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
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8h ago
29200 Huntwood Ave Ofc, Hayward, CA 94544
Balcony | Swimming pool | Hardwood floor
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,299–$3,649
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 11
8h ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
10h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,899–$3,499
Price drop
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
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1d ago
Santa Clara condo for rent in Hayward
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
$3,800
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Apr 20
1d ago
Upper B Street house for rent in Hayward
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
House for rent
Available Apr 24
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,998
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Tennyson - Alquire house for rent in Hayward
3 beds
1 bath
$3,725
$3,500
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
29213 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
2 baths
$3,482
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Glen Eden townhouse for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,890
House for rent
2d ago
North Hayward apartment for rent in Hayward
1 bed
1 bath
$1,845
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 21
2d ago
Santa Clara apartment for rent in Hayward
Swimming pool | Fitness center
1 bed
1 bath
$2,175
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
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Residents in Hayward, CA appreciate the city's diversity and accessibility, noting that it's convenient for commuting to San Francisco and the tech hubs in Silicon Valley. The array of dining options and nearby parks are frequently highlighted, along with the presence of good schools. However, some locals express concerns about safety and traffic congestion, with a few mentioning that certain neighborhoods could benefit from more attention to upkeep. Overall, Hayward provides a blend of urban amenities with a suburban feel that many find appealing.
In 2025, the average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Hayward is $1,987, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $2,560.
The rental market in Hayward experienced a slight decline in 2024, with an average decrease of 0.01% year-over-year. However, 1-bedroom apartments saw a 3% annual increase in rent.
The best time to look for an apartment in Hayward is during the winter months, particularly in December, as rents are typically about 8.6% lower than in the summer, and competition is less intense.
Trendy neighborhoods like Harder-Tennyson and Mission-Foothill are popular in Hayward, with a high demand for 1-bedroom apartments averaging $2,531 per month.
Budget-conscious renters should consider Downtown Hayward, Burbank, and Upper B Street, where 1-bedroom rents are below the city median, with Downtown Hayward offering rents 19% lower than the city median.
Yes, 56.47% of listings in Hayward are pet-friendly, with neighborhoods like Upper B Street, Downtown Hayward, Glen Eden, and Hayward Highland being particularly accommodating for pet owners.
About 20% of rental listings in Hayward include utilities in the rent.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2024 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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