Bedroom count
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Last updated on August 11, 2026
Average rent in
Hayward, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Hayward rent stands today
Hayward, CA rents are essentially flat year over year with a current median of $2,450/month. The year-over-year dollar change is negligible at $5 less per month, indicating stability in rents despite the 3.8% percentage change.
Compared to national trends
Hayward's median rent of $2,450/month is roughly 1.3× the $1,925/month national median. This positions Hayward as a pricier metro with 76 total rentals available for renters in the area.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Hayward rent for $2,573/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,062/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,500/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,355/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,750/month. These bedroom tiers show a wide range of rental prices across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Southgate rents rose 22.9% year over year to $3,195/month across 16 rentals, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Meanwhile, Burbank rents fell 33.3% to $2,649/month, marking a notable local divergence in Hayward's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Hayward
$2,450/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Hayward is $2,450 per month as of August 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
76
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 4% 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 $2,318, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Hayward run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,573 | 2% | 38% | |
1 bedroom | $2,062 | 2% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 |  1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $3,355 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $4,750 | 7% | 13% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Burbank | $2,649 | |
Harder Tennyson | $2,300 | |
Jackson Triangle | $2,495 | |
Longwood Winton Grove | $2,500 | |
Mission Foothill | $2,377 | |
Mission Garin | $2,547 | |
North Hayward | $2,295 | |
Santa Clara | $2,492 | |
Southgate | $3,195 | |
Upper B Street | $2,426 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,318 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,597 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,350 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $820 | 27% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,573
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
38%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,062
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,355
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,750
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
13%
Mission Foothill
Average rent
$2,377
Santa Clara
Average rent
$2,492
Mission Garin
Average rent
$2,547
North Hayward
Average rent
$2,295
Jackson Triangle
Average rent
$2,495
Harder Tennyson
Average rent
$2,300
Upper B Street
Average rent
$2,426
Longwood Winton Grove
Average rent
$2,500
Burbank
Average rent
$2,649
Southgate
Average rent
$3,195
Apartments
Average rent
$2,318
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,597
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$820
Last 30 days
27%
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
35%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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7%Discover rentals in Hayward, CA
5d+ ago
Burbank condo for rent in Hayward
2148 Morrow St, Hayward, CA 94541
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Burbank apartment for rent in Hayward
2148 Morrow St #ONLY, Hayward, CA 94541
3 beds
3 baths
$1,050
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 27
8h ago
24650 Amador St, Hayward, CA 94544
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,930–$3,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Hayward condo for rent in Hayward
22622 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541
Studio
2 baths
$3,995
Condo for rent
19h ago
Verified
22800 Meridian Dr, Hayward, CA 94541
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,249–$3,937
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
29213 Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,789–$3,241
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
24080 Amador St, Hayward, CA 94544
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,543–$3,235
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
22800 Meridian Dr, Hayward, CA 94541
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,249–$3,937
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
920 Fletcher Ln #105, Hayward, CA 94544
1 bed
1 bath
$2,295
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
3h ago
Verified
22271 Foothill Blvd #1698, Hayward, CA 94541
1 bed
1 bath
$2,260
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
Available Jul 16
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 24
19h ago
Verified
22800 Meridian Dr, Hayward, CA 94541
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,249–$3,937
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
22800 Meridian Dr, Hayward, CA 94541
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,537–$3,247
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Condo for rent
Available Jul 16
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 24
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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 $2,450 per month as of August 8, 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 4% 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 North Hayward ($2,295/mo), Harder Tennyson ($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 $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hayward?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Hayward average around $1,960/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,520/month.
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).