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47m ago
Verified
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,029–$3,469
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2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
29360 Dixon Street, Hayward, CA 94544
Balcony | Swimming pool | On-site management
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
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5d+ ago
Verified
22555 Linden St #11, Hayward, CA 94541
Balcony | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,775
$3,300
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House for rent
Available Nov 1
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5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
$3,400
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House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Verified
60 Regency Pl, Hayward, CA 94544
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony
3 beds
2 baths
$3,899
House for rent
Dishwasher
On-Site Laundry
Assigned Parking
Outdoor Space
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$5,460
House for rent
Available Dec 7
2h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$7,821
$7,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
31m ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,175
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Mission - Garin apartment for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295–$2,499
Apartment for rent
2h ago
320 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
Swimming pool | Controlled access | On-site management
2 beds
1 bath
$2,495
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,875–$2,592
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,940–$2,825
Apartment for rent
20h ago
681 Royston Ln #331, Hayward, CA 94544
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Condo for rent
Available Oct 8
1d ago
27808 Manon Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | On-site management
2 beds
1 bath
$2,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
382 Harris Road, Hayward, CA 94544
Swimming pool | On-site management | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850–$2,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,999–$3,199
Apartment for rent
Available May 6
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,725–$1,727
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
1 bed
1 bath
$1,810
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Harder - Tennyson apartment for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Hayward Highland condo for rent in Hayward
2 beds
2 baths
$2,595
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Hayward Highland condo for rent in Hayward
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Southgate house for rent in Hayward
25385 Calaroga Ave #NA, Hayward, CA 94545
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
3 beds
2 baths
$1,275
House for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Longwood - Winton Grove house for rent in Hayward
776 Barker Ave, Hayward, CA 94541
On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Carpet
3 beds
2 baths
$3,150
House for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
Mission - Foothill house for rent in Hayward
4 beds
2 baths
$4,295
House for rent
Available Oct 15
18m ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
56m ago
Mission - Garin house for rent in Hayward
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Outdoor space
2 beds
3 baths
$3,195
House for rent
1h ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,250–$1,500
Apartment for rent
3h ago
25400 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Fitness center
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Upper B Street house for rent in Hayward
1440 D Street, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Outdoor space
3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
House for rent
Available Nov 12
6h ago
29843 Clearbrook Circle, Hayward, CA 94544
Swimming pool | Central heat | Ceiling fan
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,100–$3,400
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,745–$1,810
Apartment for rent
1d ago
29213 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, CA 94544
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,484–$3,221
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Hayward Highland house for rent in Hayward
5 beds
4 baths
$5,499
House for rent
1d ago
Mission - Foothill house for rent in Hayward
24157 Amaranth Loop #NA, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
3 beds
3 baths
$5,300
$4,800
Price drop
House for rent
Available Nov 1
1d ago
16929 Meekland Avenue, Hayward, CA 94541
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking
1 bed
1 bath
$1,797–$2,435
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Mission - Garin apartment for rent in Hayward
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Mission - Garin apartment for rent in Hayward
On-site laundry | Balcony | Assigned parking
2 beds
2 baths
$2,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,895–$1,995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,845
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$3,020
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
3 beds
1 bath
$3,600
House for rent
Available Nov 14
5d+ ago
21600 Westpark St, Hayward, CA 94541
On-site laundry | Balcony | Walk-in closets
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,895
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
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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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