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1d ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,477–$2,857
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2d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,895
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
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5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,255
$3,850
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Available Jan 21
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Condo for rent
Available Jan 21
8h ago
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22335 Foothill Blvd #1692, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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3h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
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6h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
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6h ago
Mission - Foothill apartment for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
Assigned Parking
Swimming Pool
Dishwasher
Outdoor Space
1d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,250
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1d ago
29843 Clearbrook Cir, Hayward, CA 94544
Central heat | Ceiling fan | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100–$2,400
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
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1d ago
North Hayward apartment for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1 bath
$2,290
$2,090
Price drop
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Price drop
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3d ago
382 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
Swimming pool | On-site management | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850–$2,195
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
320 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
Swimming pool | Controlled access | On-site management
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,000–$2,495
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4d ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$1,833
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4d ago
Hayward Highland condo for rent in Hayward
2491 Creekside Ct, Hayward, CA 94542
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
Available Feb 6
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,098
Apartment for rent
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
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,283–$2,638
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
90 Lund Ave #108, Hayward, CA 94544
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Deck
2 beds
2 baths
$2,595
$2,495
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mission - Foothill condo for rent in Hayward
1270 Tiegen Dr #1, Hayward, CA 94542
Microwave
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
$2,000
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Feb 15
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
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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Available Jan 7
1h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$2,600
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1h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
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3h ago
22846 Nevada Rd, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Hardwood floor
2 beds
2 baths
$2,395–$2,495
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Harder - Tennyson apartment for rent in Hayward
333 Dumont Ave #6, Hayward, CA 94544
Assigned parking | Storage
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
6h ago
Glen Eden house for rent in Hayward
2782 Sleepy Hollow Ave #NA, Hayward, CA 94545
Garage parking | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Oct 15
6h ago
Harder - Tennyson apartment for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
6h ago
North Hayward house for rent in Hayward
22394 Salwan Pl, Hayward, Ca 94541 #NA, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
5 beds
4 baths
$5,100
House for rent
Available Dec 23
6h ago
Glen Eden house for rent in Hayward
27715 Cliffwood Ave #NA, Hayward, CA 94545
Air conditioning | Garage parking | On-site laundry
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Jan 8
13h 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 Aug 31
16h 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
18h ago
Condo for rent in Hayward
616 Arcadia Dr, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
2 baths
$3,450
Condo 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
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,189–$3,446
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1d ago
3 beds
1 bath
$2,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
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1d ago
23976 23972, 23974, 23976 2nd St, Hayward, CA 94541
On-site laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,920–$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,830
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Tennyson - Alquire house for rent in Hayward
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher
3 beds
1 bath
$3,000
House for rent
1d ago
Mt. Eden house for rent in Hayward
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
House for rent
Available Feb 12
1d ago
Santa Clara townhouse for rent in Hayward
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
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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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