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5d+ ago
Verified
On-site laundry | Balcony | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 12
1d ago
Verified
22271 Foothill Blvd #1700, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,470–$3,050
Apartment for rent
5h ago
794 Fletcher Ln, Hayward, CA 94544
In-unit laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,149–$3,299
Apartment for rent
1d ago
22846 Nevada Rd, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Hardwood floor
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,395–$4,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mission - Garin townhouse for rent in Hayward
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
$1,250
Price drop
House for rent
Available Mar 24
2d 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
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2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
Outdoor Space
Dishwasher
Assigned Parking
Swimming Pool
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,810
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
Available Mar 22
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Condo for rent
Available Mar 22
5d+ ago
Verified
920 Fletcher Ln #207, Hayward, CA 94544
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,245
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 10
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,200
House for rent
Available Mar 6
5d+ ago
North Hayward apartment for rent in Hayward
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Business center
2 beds
2 baths
$2,648
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$2,016
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Santa Clara apartment for rent in Hayward
24545 Amador Street #1, Hayward, CA 94544
On-site laundry | Balcony | Swimming pool
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 9
16h ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$2,065–$2,614
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
320 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
Swimming pool | Controlled access | On-site management
1 bed
1 bath
$2,045
Apartment for rent
2d ago
382 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
Swimming pool | On-site management | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$2,045
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,317–$3,087
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 18
15h ago
Studio
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,124–$2,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
25400 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
3d ago
399 Schafer Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | On-site management
2 beds
1 bath
$2,238
Apartment for rent
3d ago
North Hayward apartment for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
29213 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
2 baths
$3,391
Apartment for rent
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
$2,900
Condo for rent
Available Jan 17
5d+ ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mission - Foothill apartment for rent in Hayward
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 14
7h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,899–$2,775
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,775
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 25
2h ago
27070 Manon Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
On-site laundry | Central heat | Walk-in closets
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,197–$3,609
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
25801 Whitman St #4, Hayward, CA 94544
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Balcony
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 26
21h ago
Southgate townhouse for rent in Hayward
2090 Aldengate Way #2090, Hayward, CA 94545
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Apr 1
1d ago
Southgate condo for rent in Hayward
25850 Kay Ave #334, Hayward, CA 94545
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
1d ago
29200 Huntwood Ave Ofc, Hayward, CA 94544
Balcony | Swimming pool | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,649–$2,799
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 27
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
23976 23972, 23974, 23976 2nd St, Hayward, CA 94541
Balcony | Swimming pool | Controlled access
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Upper B Street apartment for rent in Hayward
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 1
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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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