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The average rent in Hayward, as of July 2026, is down 2.02% compared to last month but up 8.86% year-over-year.
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Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,237–$3,967
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12h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,246–$2,924
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18h ago
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2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,795
$2,675
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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
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22271 Foothill Blvd #1693, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Air conditioning
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,360–$2,670
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11h 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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3d ago
North Hayward apartment for rent in Hayward
Swimming pool | Fitness center | Business center
2 beds
2 baths
$2,704
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3d ago
382 Harris Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
Swimming pool | On-site management | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$1,925
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Furnished | Air conditioning | On-site laundry
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 10
Dishwasher
Assigned Parking
Outdoor Space
Swimming Pool
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
15m ago
Mission - Garin townhouse for rent in Hayward
26583 Greta Ln, Hayward, CA 94544
In-unit laundry | Furnished | Garage parking
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jul 15
2h ago
26525 Gading Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Upper B Street townhouse for rent in Hayward
1756 Kudu Ct, Hayward, CA 94541
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Balcony
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,750
House for rent
9h ago
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,915–$3,600
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9h ago
Tennyson - Alquire apartment for rent in Hayward
27733 Dickens Ave #C, Hayward, CA 94544
Air conditioning | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
10h 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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10h ago
29213 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544
In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,897–$3,583
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
12h ago
3 beds
1 bath
$2,995
Apartment for rent
12h ago
2–3 beds
1 bath
$2,995–$3,595
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12h ago
29200 Huntwood Ave Ofc, Hayward, CA 94544
Balcony | Swimming pool | Hardwood floor
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,299–$3,549
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Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
14h ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
17h ago
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,479–$3,468
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Burbank apartment for rent in Hayward
Studio
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 24
1d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,695
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2d ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Southgate condo for rent in Hayward
1 bed
1 bath
$1,520
Condo for rent
3d ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Tennyson - Alquire house for rent in Hayward
28187 Karn Dr, Hayward, CA 94544
On-site laundry | Walk-in closets | Carpet
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Jul 3
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Studio
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
23976 23972, 23974, 23976 2nd St, Hayward, CA 94541
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,795–$1,995
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3d ago
399 Schafer Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
On-site laundry | Assigned parking | On-site management
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,796–$2,188
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Harder - Tennyson apartment for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 7
4d ago
27070 Manon Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
On-site laundry | Central heat | Walk-in closets
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
4d 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
4d ago
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Jul 7
4d ago
Mission - Foothill apartment for rent in Hayward
On-site laundry | Swimming pool | Fitness center
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
Outdoor space
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Mission - Garin apartment for rent in Hayward
Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$1,899
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Hayward apartment for rent in Hayward
Studio
1 bath
$2,000
$1,825
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Available Jul 5
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 bed
1 bath
$1,999
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mission - Garin condo for rent in Hayward
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Whitman - Wocine house for rent in Hayward
322 Tennyson Rd #NA, Hayward, CA 94544
Walk-in closets | Storage | Dishwasher
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
House for rent
Available Nov 22
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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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