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2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,177–$3,729
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4d ago
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3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,900
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Available May 7
5d+ ago
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3 beds
3 baths
$4,190
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Available May 15
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4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,155
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Available Apr 4
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3 beds
3 baths
$3,728
$3,542
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Available May 7
5d+ ago
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4 beds
2 baths
$3,950
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Available Mar 6
5d+ ago
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1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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Available Mar 16
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9h ago
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4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,366
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17h ago
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22335 Foothill Blvd #1692, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
2 beds
2 baths
$3,050
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Dishwasher
Swimming Pool
Outdoor Space
Assigned Parking
22h ago
North Hayward apartment for rent in Hayward
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Business center
2 beds
2 baths
$2,804
$2,595
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23h ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,025–$2,640
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,825
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2d ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
502 Berry Ave #17, Hayward, CA 94544
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,375
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Available May 11
5d+ ago
382 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
Swimming pool | On-site management | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925
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5d+ ago
320 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
Swimming pool | Controlled access | On-site management
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,925–$2,495
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5d+ ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
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5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
Apartment for rent
Available May 10
5d+ ago
Harder - Tennyson townhouse for rent in Hayward
27427 Stoneridge Ct #10, Hayward, CA 94544
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Carpet
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available May 5
5d+ ago
Mission - Foothill house for rent in Hayward
4 beds
2 baths
$4,495
House for rent
Available May 1
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
Harder - Tennyson apartment for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Mission - Foothill apartment for rent in Hayward
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
4m ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,995–$2,390
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3h ago
Santa Clara apartment for rent in Hayward
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 22
5h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
15h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,275
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
19h ago
29200 Huntwood Ave Ofc, Hayward, CA 94544
Balcony | Swimming pool | Hardwood floor
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,299–$3,449
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Available Apr 22
20h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,999
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
1 bed
1 bath
$1,989
Apartment for rent
1d ago
26525 Gading Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
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1d ago
Harder - Tennyson condo for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,349
Condo for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,525
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1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,433–$3,496
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1d ago
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,995–$3,595
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
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1d ago
Hayward Highland house for rent in Hayward
Dishwasher | Microwave | Oven
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,390
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1d ago
Glen Eden townhouse for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,890
$2,740
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1d ago
25400 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542
On-site laundry | High ceilings | Dishwasher
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$2,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
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1d 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
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Mission - Foothill apartment for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 11
2d ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1 bath
$2,375
Apartment for rent
Available May 11
2d ago
3 beds
1 bath
$2,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Mission - Foothill house for rent in Hayward
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,150
House for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
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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.
Hayward's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,500 monthly. These figures reflect recent declines from the previous year, with one-bedrooms experiencing the steepest decrease at 8.2%.
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.
October offers the lowest rental prices in Hayward, while July sees the highest rents with an 8% difference between peak and off-peak pricing. December shows the least competition with reduced demand, making it another favorable time for apartment hunting alongside the October pricing advantage.
Downtown Hayward, North Hayward, Santa Clara, and Whitman-Wocine offer the highest walk scores and robust street infrastructure for active lifestyles. For premium locations, Tennyson-Alquire generates nearly twice the consumer interest of the market average, while Mission-Foothill and Harder-Tennyson also command high interest levels.
North Hayward offers one-bedroom apartments for around $1,730 monthly, 14% below the city median, making it the most affordable option. Upper B Street provides another budget-friendly choice at around $1,850 per month, 8% below median, while Downtown Hayward sits at around $1,880 monthly.
Hayward welcomes pets with 50% of rental listings offering pet-friendly policies. Mt. Eden, North Hayward, Glen Eden, and Jackson Triangle stand out for pet owners, featuring no breed restrictions, pet waste stations, generous outdoor space, and regular community pet events.
Utilities are rarely included in Hayward rental prices, appearing in less than 1% of all listings across the city. Studios have the highest rate at approximately 0.3% of units, while other bedroom types show even lower percentages of utility-included rentals.
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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