Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Average rent in
Hayward, CA

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Last updated on February 7, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hayward, CA is $2,395. This is +26%, or $495, higher than the national average.

$2.59

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,395

decreased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

124

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hayward, CA is $2,395. This is +26%, or $495, higher than the national average.

$2.59

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

5%
76%
16%
2%
1%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

55%
45%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Hayward, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Hayward, CA have increased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Hayward, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Hayward, CA is $2,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA costs about $2,030 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,499. Houses for rent in Hayward, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,272.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,017

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,507

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,300

5%

7%

4 bedroom

$4,325

10%

7%

Studio

$2,059

4%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,059

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,017

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,507

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,325

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

7%

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.

Compare rent prices in Hayward, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Hayward, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Alameda, CA.

Hayward

Median rent price$2,395
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hayward, CA is 8% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.

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EBS T 1172-1176 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

EBS T 1172-1176

1176 Rex Road, Hayward, CA 94541

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

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3d ago

8.4

Very good

976 Torrano Ave.

976 Torrano Ave, Hayward, CA 94542

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

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5d+ ago

Mission - Foothill condo for rent in Hayward

2 beds

1 bath

$2,600

$2,000

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available Feb 15

Allan-Ray C St. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.4

Excellent

Allan-Ray C St.

1455 C St, Hayward, CA 94541

2 beds

1 bath

$2,050

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Hayward Heights - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.1

Excellent

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23976 23972, 23974, 23976 2nd St, Hayward, CA 94541

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

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5d+ ago

Longwood - Winton Grove condo for rent in Hayward

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Condo for rent

Available Jan 27

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5d+ ago

Upper B Street apartment for rent in Hayward

2 beds

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$2,200

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