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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,239–$3,719
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5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
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1d ago
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2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,795
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Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
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2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
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Available Jul 27
3d ago
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22271 Foothill Blvd #1693, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,490–$2,670
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,201–$2,924
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1d ago
382 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
Swimming pool | On-site management | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
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5d+ ago
320 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
Swimming pool | Controlled access | On-site management
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925–$2,095
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Dishwasher
Swimming Pool
Assigned Parking
Outdoor Space
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
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Available May 5
23m ago
Upper B Street condo for rent in Hayward
22530 3rd St, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Assigned parking
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Condo for rent
22h ago
Upper B Street apartment for rent in Hayward
1609 B St #1, Hayward, CA 94541
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
3 beds
1 bath
$2,995
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Available Jun 27
1d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
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1d ago
Santa Clara apartment for rent in Hayward
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
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Available Feb 9
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
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1d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,700
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1d ago
23976 23972, 23974, 23976 2nd St, Hayward, CA 94541
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
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1d ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,995
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,725–$2,025
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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
$1,796–$2,188
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1d ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,546–$3,591
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
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1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
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1d ago
North Hayward condo for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,300
$2,200
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Condo for rent
1d ago
North Hayward condo for rent in Hayward
Dishwasher
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
1d ago
27070 Manon Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
On-site laundry | Central heat | Walk-in closets
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
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2d ago
North Hayward apartment for rent in Hayward
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
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Available Jun 28
2d 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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2d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
North Hayward house for rent in Hayward
4 beds
1.5 baths
$4,500
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2d ago
29200 Huntwood Ave Ofc, Hayward, CA 94544
Balcony | Swimming pool | Hardwood floor
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,299–$3,649
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Available May 24
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
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2d ago
Longwood - Winton Grove apartment for rent in Hayward
21788 Thelma St #4, Hayward, CA 94541
Furnished | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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Available Jun 25
3d ago
22846 Nevada Rd, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Hardwood floor
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,195–$4,095
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3d ago
29213 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,959
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3d ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,915–$3,600
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3d ago
Upper B Street condo for rent in Hayward
1315 A St #206, Hayward, CA 94541
Balcony | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
3d ago
Santa Clara apartment for rent in Hayward
280 Flint Ct #A6, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
90 Lund Ave #211, Hayward, CA 94544
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Swimming pool
2 beds
2 baths
$2,495
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
3d ago
Downtown Hayward townhouse for rent in Hayward
643 Atherton Pl #1, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool
3 beds
3 baths
$3,350
House for rent
Available Jun 24
3d ago
Mission - Garin townhouse for rent in Hayward
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
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4d ago
Downtown Hayward house for rent in Hayward
22821 2nd St, Hayward, CA 94541
Hardwood floor | Outdoor space
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,995
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4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
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4d ago
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,995–$3,595
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4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,999
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4d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
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4d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
1 bed
1 bath
$1,989
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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%.
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 2026 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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