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17h ago
Verified
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,387–$3,459
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13h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,255
Condo for rent
Available Jan 21
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,135
House for rent
Available Nov 1
17h ago
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22271 Foothill Blvd #1703, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,030–$2,330
Price drop
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3h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
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6h ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,895
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1d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,250
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,040
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
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Dishwasher
Assigned Parking
Outdoor Space
Swimming Pool
1d ago
320 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
Swimming pool | Controlled access | On-site management
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$2,495
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
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2d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,313–$2,638
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3d ago
3 beds
1 bath
$2,977
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,098
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
382 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
Swimming pool | On-site management | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mission - Foothill house for rent in Hayward
3 beds
1 bath
$2,842
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,830
House for rent
Available Jan 20
5d+ ago
Harder - Tennyson apartment for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Upper B Street condo for rent in Hayward
1321 D St, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available Jan 17
5d+ ago
Upper B Street house for rent in Hayward
22766 4th St #NA, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
2 baths
$3,350
House for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 7
5d+ ago
Southgate house for rent in Hayward
25385 Calaroga Ave #NA, Hayward, CA 94545
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1 bed
1 bath
$1,275
House for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
3 beds
1 bath
$3,275
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Mission - Garin condo for rent in Hayward
29626 Red Oak Ct #18, Hayward, CA 94544
In-unit laundry | Balcony | Walk-in closets
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
Available Aug 30
2h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Harder - Tennyson apartment for rent in Hayward
On-site management | Business center
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 2
4h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
Outdoor space
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Apartment for rent
7h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
10h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,015–$2,775
Apartment for rent
17h ago
29213 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,426–$3,451
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
399 Schafer Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | On-site management
1 bed
1 bath
$1,684
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Longwood - Winton Grove condo for rent in Hayward
736 Memorial Way #1, Hayward, CA 94541
On-site laundry | Storage | Carpet
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
Available Jan 27
1d ago
Mission - Foothill condo for rent in Hayward
1270 Tiegen Dr #1, Hayward, CA 94542
Microwave
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Condo for rent
Available Feb 15
1d ago
29843 Clearbrook Cir, Hayward, CA 94544
Central heat | Walk-in closets | Ceiling fan
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100–$2,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Mission - Foothill apartment for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,830
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Hayward townhouse for rent in Hayward
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
House for rent
1d ago
Upper B Street house for rent in Hayward
1976 Wingate Way, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Central heat
4 beds
3 baths
$4,800
House for rent
1d ago
North Hayward apartment for rent in Hayward
22143 Main St #4, Hayward, CA 94541
Garage parking | Ceiling fan | Storage
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Tennyson - Alquire house for rent in Hayward
4 beds
2 baths
$4,200
House for rent
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
2d ago
24080 Amador St, Hayward, CA 94544
Air conditioning | Garage parking | Assigned parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$3,098
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Santa Clara apartment for rent in Hayward
Swimming pool | Fitness center
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Mt. Eden house for rent in Hayward
3 beds
2 baths
$3,850
$3,667
Price drop
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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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