Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
South Hayward Bart Station, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Hayward

$2,574/mo

increased by34%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hayward is $2,574 per month as of June 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $624 more per month.

$2.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hayward

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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

Rent trends in South Hayward Bart Station, CA

Average rent prices in Hayward have increased by 34% 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 South Hayward Bart Station, CA

Rent prices in Hayward vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hayward is $2,374, whereas a house costs $2,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Hayward run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,611.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,997

-

11%

2 bedroom

$2,662

-

-

3 bedroom

$3,249

-

14%

4 bedroom

$5,100

-

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,997

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,662

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,249

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,100

The table above reflects average rent prices in South Hayward 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 South Hayward Bart Station, CA

6 Pacifica Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

6 Pacifica Apartments

PACIFICA APARTMENTS, Hayward, CA 94544

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,725–$2,025

Apartment for rent

The Huntley Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

22h ago

8.6

Very good

The Huntley Apartments

29200 Huntwood Ave Ofc, Hayward, CA 94544

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$2,299–$3,649

Apartment for rent

Available May 24

29536 Dixon St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mission - Garin apartment for rent in Hayward

2 beds

2 baths

$2,450

Apartment for rent

27427 Stoneridge Ct #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Harder - Tennyson townhouse for rent in Hayward

27427 Stoneridge Court #10, Hayward, CA 94544

27427 Stoneridge Ct #10, Hayward, CA 94544

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,500

House for rent

Available May 5

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Frequently asked questions for South Hayward 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 $2,574 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hayward?

Average rent prices in Hayward have increased by 34% 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 $624 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 $103,000/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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