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Last updated on November 10, 2026
Average rent in
Hayward, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on November 10, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Hayward rent stands today
Hayward, CA rent rose 13.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,600/month. Renters today are paying $301 more per month on average than last year, reaching the city's peak rent level for this period.
Compared to national trends
Hayward runs 36.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with 91 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Hayward rent for $2,573/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,187/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,700/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,624/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,250/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Whitman Wocine saw rents fall by 56.5% year over year to $2,660/month. This decline contrasts with the overall citywide rent increase and shows localized market shifts within Hayward, CA.
Median rent
Median rent in Hayward
$2,599/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Hayward is $2,599 per month as of November 2026. This is 37% above the national average rent, or $699 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hayward
91
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 5% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $2,495, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Hayward run $2,191 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,599.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,573 | 7% | 31% | |
1 bedroom | $2,187 | 6% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,700 | 6% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $3,624 | No Change | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,250 | 6% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Hayward | $2,600 | |
Harder Tennyson | $2,395 | |
Jackson Triangle | $2,461 | |
Longwood Winton Grove | $2,800 | |
Mission Foothill | $2,287 | |
Mission Garin | $2,495 | |
North Hayward | $2,977 | |
Santa Clara | $2,800 | |
Southgate | $2,600 | |
Tennyson Alquire | $2,799 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,495 | 3% | 13% | |
Condos | $3,300 | No Change | 43% | |
Houses | $3,700 |  4% | 6% | |
Rooms | $1,147 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,573
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
31%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,187
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,624
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
North Hayward
Average rent
$2,977
Mission Foothill
Average rent
$2,287
Jackson Triangle
Average rent
$2,461
Santa Clara
Average rent
$2,800
Mission Garin
Average rent
$2,495
Harder Tennyson
Average rent
$2,395
Downtown Hayward
Average rent
$2,600
Southgate
Average rent
$2,600
Tennyson Alquire
Average rent
$2,799
Longwood Winton Grove
Average rent
$2,800
Apartments
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
Condos
Average rent
$3,300
Last year
43%
Houses
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,147
Last 30 days
3%
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
37%higher than the national median
37%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hayward, CA is equal to the median rent in Alameda, CA.
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5%Discover rentals in Hayward, CA
3d ago
Downtown Hayward townhouse for rent in Hayward
710 City Walk Pl, Hayward, CA 94541
1 bed
1 bath
$990
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 7
5d+ ago
Mission - Foothill house for rent in Hayward
24665 Sylvan Glen Ct #5, Hayward, CA 94541
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
17h ago
Fairway Park apartment for rent in Hayward
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 9
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 21
3h ago
Verified
22335 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,847–$4,749
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Hayward condo for rent in Hayward
22622 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
Studio
2 baths
$3,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
3d ago
22846 Nevada Rd, Hayward, CA 94541
2 beds
2 baths
$3,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
29213 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,879–$3,514
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
25200 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,267–$3,049
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
22335 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,847–$4,749
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
22800 Meridian Dr, Hayward, CA 94541
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,617–$3,187
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
25200 Santa Clara St, Hayward, CA 94544
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,428–$2,793
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
22800 Meridian Dr, Hayward, CA 94541
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,617–$3,187
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$4,725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 4
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$3,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Verified
28537 E 13th St #D, Hayward, CA 94544
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 25
3h ago
Verified
22335 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,847–$4,749
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
28537 E 13th St #D, Hayward, CA 94544
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
Mission - Garin apartment for rent in Hayward
1 bed
1 bath
$1,972
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4h ago
825 Orchard Ave, Hayward, CA 94544
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $2,599 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hayward?
Average rent prices in Hayward have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Hayward rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hayward is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $699 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hayward?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Hayward are Mission Foothill ($2,287/mo), Harder Tennyson ($2,395/mo), and Jackson Triangle ($2,461/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hayward?
To comfortably afford rent in Hayward, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/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).