Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Castro Valley Bart Station, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Hayward

$2,500/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hayward is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$2.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hayward

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of 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 Castro Valley Bart Station, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Castro Valley Bart Station, CA

Average rent prices in Hayward have increased by 4% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Castro Valley Bart Station, CA

Rent prices in Hayward vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hayward is $2,550, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Hayward run $2,010 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,632.

Listings

Studio

$1,900

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,925

-

5%

2 bedroom

$2,640

-

2%

3 bedroom

$3,400

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,900

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,640

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

The table above reflects average rent prices in Castro Valley Bart Station, 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.

Discover rentals in Castro Valley Bart Station, CA

1587 Knox St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Castro Valley

Room for share

1587 Knox St, Castro Valley, CA 94546

1 bed

1 bath

$1,390

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.
2568 Grove Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

2568 Grove Way

2568 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA 94546

2 beds

1 bath

$2,495

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.
3440 Redwood Ct #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Castro Valley

2 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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.
Anita - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

Anita

20054 Anita Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546

2–3 beds

1 bath

$2,600–$3,400

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Castro Valley Bart Station, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Hayward rental market.

How much is rent in Hayward?

The average rent in Hayward is $2,500 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hayward?

Average rent prices in Hayward have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Hayward rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hayward is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hayward?

To comfortably afford rent in Hayward, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/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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