Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 12, 2026

Average rent in
Hayward, CA

Last updated on May 12, 2026

Last updated on May 12, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hayward, CA is $2,395. This is +23%, or $445, higher than the national average.

$2.65

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,395

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

110

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hayward, CA is $2,395. This is +23%, or $445, higher than the national average.

$2.65

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

7%
69%
20%
3%
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 1% 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 $2,295. A 1-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA costs about $2,050 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,400. Houses for rent in Hayward, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,040

3%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,495

No Change

9%

3 bedroom

$3,350

9%

7%

4 bedroom

$5,020

6%

31%

Studio

$1,995

7%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,040

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,020

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

31%

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 by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hayward, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Alameda, CA.

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University Village - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

University Village

25400 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,850–$2,250

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22775 Vermont St - Photo 1 of 1
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5d+ ago

Upper B Street apartment for rent in Hayward

2 beds

2 baths

$2,150

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732 Sunset Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Hayward apartment for rent in Hayward

2BR/1.0BA

732 Sunset Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541

2 beds

1 bath

$2,175

Apartment for rent

Residential Community in the Heart of the Bay - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

Residential Community in the Heart of the Bay

25155 Huntwood Ave, Hayward, CA 94544

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Apartment for rent

Casa de Luna - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

Casa de Luna

22189 S Garden Ave, Hayward, CA 94541

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

1563 Creekside Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1563 Creekside Apartments

1563 D St, Hayward, CA 94541

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

30 W Harder Rd #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Harder - Tennyson apartment for rent in Hayward

(coming soon!) Spacious Updated 2-Bedroom Hayward Apartment - Prime Location

30 W Harder Rd #4, Hayward, CA 94544

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

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Available Jun 1

P25546 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

P25546

25546 Del Mar Ave, Hayward, CA 94542

2 beds

1 bath

$2,275

Apartment for rent