Last updated on June 21, 2026

Average rent in
North Hayward, Hayward, CA

Median rent

Median rent in North Hayward

$2,450/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Hayward is $2,450 per month as of June 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$3.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Hayward

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Hayward rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in North Hayward, Hayward, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in North Hayward, Hayward, CA

Average rent prices in North Hayward have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 North Hayward, Hayward, CA

Rent prices in North Hayward vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Hayward is $2,250, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in North Hayward run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.

Listings

Studio

$1,795

3%

32%

1 bedroom

$1,995

3%

17%

2 bedroom

$2,695

7%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,719

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$4,595

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,719

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,595

The table above reflects average rent prices in North Hayward, 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 North Hayward, Hayward, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in North Hayward and Ashland by all bedroom counts and property types.

North Hayward

Median rent price$2,450
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,247
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Hayward, Hayward, CA is 9% higher than the median rent in Ashland, Ashland, CA.

Discover rentals in North Hayward, Hayward, CA

00986-W - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

00986-W

986 Warren St, Hayward, CA 94541

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

EBS T 1172-1176 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

EBS T 1172-1176

1176 Rex Rd, Hayward, CA 94541

2 beds

1 bath

$2,295

Apartment for rent

22236 Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Hayward condo for rent in Hayward

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,300

Condo for rent

21411 Locust St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Hayward house for rent in Hayward

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for North Hayward, Hayward, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the North Hayward rental market.

How much is rent in North Hayward?

The average rent in North Hayward is $2,450 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Hayward?

Average rent prices in North Hayward have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does North Hayward rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Hayward is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in North Hayward?

To comfortably afford rent in North Hayward, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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