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4d ago
North Hayward apartment for rent in Hayward
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Business center
1 bed
1 bath
$2,205
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4d 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
4d ago
Harder - Tennyson apartment for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 8
4d ago
Harder - Tennyson apartment for rent in Hayward
683 Shepherd Ave #D, Hayward, CA 94544
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
Available May 21
5d+ ago
26525 Gading Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
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5d+ ago
3 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Price drop
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5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
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5d+ ago
Harder - Tennyson condo for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,225
Condo for rent
Available Jun 22
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
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5d+ ago
North Hayward apartment for rent in Hayward
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Business center
2 beds
1 bath
$2,675
$2,501
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5d+ ago
Mission - Foothill townhouse for rent in Hayward
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
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5d+ ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
3 beds
1.5 baths
$3,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Longwood - Winton Grove house for rent in Hayward
578 Marin Ave #NA, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
Available Jan 7
5d+ ago
Mission - Garin condo for rent in Hayward
2 beds
2 baths
$2,750
Condo for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Mission - Garin condo for rent in Hayward
29621 Red Oak Ct #1, Hayward, CA 94544
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
Available Jun 17
5d+ ago
Mission - Garin apartment for rent in Hayward
Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$1,957
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Hayward
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 9
5d+ ago
Mission - Garin apartment for rent in Hayward
On-site laundry | Dishwasher | Oven
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Hayward apartment for rent in Hayward
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Business center
3 beds
2 baths
$3,795
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5d+ ago
Harder - Tennyson apartment for rent in Hayward
30 W Harder Rd #4, Hayward, CA 94544
Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Mission - Foothill apartment for rent in Hayward
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mission - Foothill house for rent in Hayward
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,150
$3,000
Price drop
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5d+ ago
North Hayward house for rent in Hayward
3 beds
1 bath
$3,595
House for rent
5d+ ago
Harder - Tennyson apartment for rent in Hayward
26898 Tyrrell Ave #1016, Hayward, CA 94544
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hayward
5220 Peacock Hill Dr #1, Hayward, CA 94552
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
5 beds
3 baths
$5,100
House for rent
Available Apr 18
5d+ ago
Burbank apartment for rent in Hayward
565 Smalley Ave, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Walk-in closets
1 bed
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mission - Garin apartment for rent in Hayward
Assigned parking | Storage | Carpet
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Burbank apartment for rent in Hayward
Studio
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 24
5d+ ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
Outdoor space
2 beds
2 baths
$2,475
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5d+ ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Hayward condo for rent in Hayward
Studio
2 baths
$3,995
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Mission - Foothill condo for rent in Hayward
3 beds
2 baths
$2,475
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
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
5d+ ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
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5d+ ago
Tennyson - Alquire house for rent in Hayward
3 beds
1 bath
$3,395
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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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