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Last updated on June 27, 2026
Average rent in
Hayward, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Hayward rent stands today
Hayward, CA rent rose 3.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,475/month. Renters are paying $270 more per month than last year, with the current median just 2.0% below the city's peak rent from August 2024.
Compared to national trends
Hayward rents run 26.9% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier Bay Area markets with limited total rentals at 100 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Hayward have a median rent of $2,573/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,997/month, 2-bedrooms are $2,495/month, 3-bedrooms are $3,528/month, and 4+ bedrooms are $4,500/month. This range shows variation across bedroom sizes for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Tennyson Alquire rents climbed 62.1% year over year to $2,674/month, and Fairway Park rose 53.8% to $2,610/month. These gains stand out against the citywide 3.3% rise, showing strong local demand in these neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Hayward
$2,475/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Hayward is $2,475 per month as of June 2026. This is 27% above the national average rent, or $525 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hayward
100
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hayward rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hayward, CA
Average rent prices in Hayward have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 $2,375, whereas a house costs $3,597. 1-bedroom apartments in Hayward run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,469.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,573 | 1% | 30% | |
1 bedroom | $1,997 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $2,495 | No Change |  1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,527 | 3% | 17% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 | 1% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Hayward | $2,295 | |
Harder Tennyson | $2,250 | |
Jackson Triangle | $2,300 | |
Longwood Winton Grove | $2,470 | |
Mission Foothill | $2,396 | |
Mission Garin | $2,549 | |
North Hayward | $2,450 | |
Santa Clara | $2,399 | |
Tennyson Alquire | $2,674 | |
Upper B Street | $2,649 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,375 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,599 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,597 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,573
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
30%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,997
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,527
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
17%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
Mission Foothill
Average rent
$2,396
Santa Clara
Average rent
$2,399
Harder Tennyson
Average rent
$2,250
North Hayward
Average rent
$2,450
Mission Garin
Average rent
$2,549
Jackson Triangle
Average rent
$2,300
Tennyson Alquire
Average rent
$2,674
Longwood Winton Grove
Average rent
$2,470
Upper B Street
Average rent
$2,649
Downtown Hayward
Average rent
$2,295
Apartments
Average rent
$2,375
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,599
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,597
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
1%
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
27%higher than the national median
33%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hayward, CA is 5% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,597
7%$2,995
7%$4,095
4%$2,250
4%$4,490
3%$3,362
18%$4,850
$2,295
1%$3,442
2%$3,743
9%$3,107
3%$3,048
2%Discover rentals in Hayward, CA
2d ago
586 Berry Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
13h ago
986 Warren St, Hayward, CA 94541
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
19h ago
North Hayward condo for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,300
$2,200
Price drop
Condo for rent
4d ago
Harder - Tennyson condo for rent in Hayward
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,225
Condo for rent
Available Jun 22
5d+ ago
Downtown Hayward condo for rent in Hayward
22622 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
Studio
2 baths
$3,995
Condo for rent
21h ago
Verified
22800 Meridian Dr, Hayward, CA 94541
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,239–$3,719
Apartment for rent
13h ago
24080 Amador St, Hayward, CA 94544
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,546–$3,591
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
Available Jul 27
21h ago
Verified
22800 Meridian Dr, Hayward, CA 94541
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,239–$3,719
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,795
Condo for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
Available Jul 27
21h ago
Verified
22800 Meridian Dr, Hayward, CA 94541
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,239–$3,719
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
22271 Foothill Blvd #1693, Hayward, CA 94541
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,490–$2,670
Apartment for rent
9h ago
23976 23972, 23974, 23976 2nd St, Hayward, CA 94541
1 bed
1 bath
$2,095
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
Available Jul 27
2d ago
586 Berry Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Santa Clara apartment for rent in Hayward
22527 Sonoma St #ADU, Hayward, CA 94541
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 9
10h ago
PACIFICA APARTMENTS, Hayward, CA 94544
2 beds
1 bath
$2,025
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 $2,475 per month as of June 20, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hayward?
Average rent prices in Hayward have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Hayward rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hayward is 27% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hayward?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Hayward are Harder Tennyson ($2,250/mo), Downtown Hayward ($2,295/mo), and Jackson Triangle ($2,300/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hayward?
To comfortably afford rent in Hayward, you'd need to earn approximately $99,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hayward?
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%.
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).