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Last updated on September 26, 2026
Average rent in
Hayward, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Hayward rent stands today
Hayward, CA rent rose 6.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,504/month. Renters today are paying $151 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the peak of $2,539/month reached in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Hayward runs roughly 1.3× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier metros in the Bay Area with a total of 89 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Hayward rent for about $2,573/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,034/month, 2-bedrooms near $2,575/month, 3-bedrooms at $3,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $4,894/month. The inventory is weighted toward 1- and 2-bedroom units, which make up 65% of rentals.
Price ranges
Houses in Hayward command a median rent of $3,750/month, while apartments rent for $2,342/month. Apartments make up 61.2% of total rentals, with houses at 28.7%, reflecting distinct price tiers by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Hayward
$2,504/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Hayward is $2,504 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $604 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hayward
89
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hayward rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hayward, CA
Average rent prices in Hayward have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Hayward, CA
Rent prices in Hayward vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hayward is $2,342, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Hayward run $1,999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,549.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,573 |  6% | 39% | |
1 bedroom | $2,034 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,575 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 4% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,894 | No Change | 38% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Burbank | $2,967 | |
Downtown Hayward | $2,300 | |
Harder Tennyson | $2,549 | |
Jackson Triangle | $2,500 | |
Longwood Winton Grove | $2,599 | |
Mission Foothill | $2,377 | |
Mission Garin | $2,492 | |
North Hayward | $2,228 | |
Santa Clara | $2,462 | |
Southgate | $2,795 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,342 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,825 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,750 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,180 | 14% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,573
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
39%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,034
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,894
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
38%
Mission Foothill
Average rent
$2,377
Mission Garin
Average rent
$2,492
Santa Clara
Average rent
$2,462
North Hayward
Average rent
$2,228
Jackson Triangle
Average rent
$2,500
Harder Tennyson
Average rent
$2,549
Burbank
Average rent
$2,967
Southgate
Average rent
$2,795
Longwood Winton Grove
Average rent
$2,599
Downtown Hayward
Average rent
$2,300
Apartments
Average rent
$2,342
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,825
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,180
Last 30 days
14%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Hayward, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Hayward, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Hayward and Alameda by all bedroom counts and property types.
Hayward
32%higher than the national median
42%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hayward, CA is 7% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,700
6%$3,211
10%$4,192
3%$2,297
2%$4,275
6%$3,650
6%$4,950
$2,304
2%$3,593
3%$3,787
3%$2,940
12%$3,089
5%Discover rentals in Hayward, CA
5d+ ago
Burbank apartment for rent in Hayward
421 B St #5, Hayward, CA 94541
1 bed
0 baths
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
5d+ ago
Fairway Park apartment for rent in Hayward
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Harder - Tennyson apartment for rent in Hayward
459 Ranker Pl #2, Hayward, CA 94544
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
1d ago
27070 Manon Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Hayward condo for rent in Hayward
22622 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
Studio
2 baths
$3,750
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
22800 Meridian Dr, Hayward, CA 94541
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,449–$3,789
Apartment for rent
16h ago
29213 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544
2 beds
2 baths
$3,316–$3,546
Apartment for rent
2d ago
24080 Amador St, Hayward, CA 94544
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,652–$3,470
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
22800 Meridian Dr, Hayward, CA 94541
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,449–$3,789
Apartment for rent
1d ago
25200 Santa Clara St, Hayward, CA 94544
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,675–$2,877
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Jackson Triangle apartment for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1 bath
$2,399
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
22800 Meridian Dr, Hayward, CA 94541
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,449–$3,789
Apartment for rent
4d ago
25400 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
4d ago
399 Schafer Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
2 beds
1 bath
$2,187
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,800
$2,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 18
2d ago
763 Blossom Way, Hayward, CA 94541
1 bed
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
4d ago
25400 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Hayward, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Hayward rental market.
How much is rent in Hayward?
The average rent in Hayward is $2,504 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hayward?
Average rent prices in Hayward have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Hayward rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hayward is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $604 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hayward?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Hayward are North Hayward ($2,228/mo), Downtown Hayward ($2,300/mo), and Mission Foothill ($2,377/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hayward?
To comfortably afford rent in Hayward, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hayward?
December represents the best time to apartment hunt in Hayward, with the lowest competition and reduced demand. July sees the highest rents with approximately an 8% difference between peak and off-peak months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).