Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 24, 2026

Average rent in
Hayward, CA

Last updated on March 24, 2026

Last updated on March 24, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hayward, CA is $2,442. This is +28%, or $532, higher than the national average.

$2.88

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,442

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

101

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hayward, CA is $2,442. This is +28%, or $532, higher than the national average.

$2.88

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
74%
18%
0%
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 remained the same in the last month and have increased 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 $2,300. A 1-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA costs about $2,124 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,500. Houses for rent in Hayward, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,150.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,041

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,510

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$3,350

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,400

8%

7%

Studio

$2,011

7%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$2,011

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,041

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,510

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

8%

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$2,442
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,590
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hayward, CA is 6% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.

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400 Industrial Parkway - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mission - Garin townhouse for rent in Hayward

1 bed

1 bath

$1,495

$1,250

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House for rent

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976 Torrano Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.8

Very good

976 Torrano Ave.

976 Torrano Ave, Hayward, CA 94542

2 beds

1 bath

$1,895

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22115 Main St, Hayward, CA 94541

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

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2d ago

9.4

Excellent

Allan-Ray C St.

1455 C St, Hayward, CA 94541

2 beds

1 bath

$1,995

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944 Fletcher Ln #16 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

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Available Mar 20

Hayward Heights - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9.4

Excellent

Hayward Heights

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

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

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27942 Manon Ave #C - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 19

27942 Manon Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Harder - Tennyson apartment for rent in Hayward

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

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Available Mar 19