Average Rent in Hayward, CA
10 apartment buildings, 54 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,784/mo
Cheapest
$1,586/mo
Properties
10
Units
54
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Hayward, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Hayward, CA Rent Prices
All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Lakeside Village
4170 Springlake Dr, San Leandro, CA 94578, USA
Woodchase Apartment Homes
2795 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94578, USA
Junction Flats Apartments
816 W A St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
Bon Aire Apartments
20499 Santa Maria Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA
Vista Creek Apartments
22432 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA
Lincoln Landing
22335 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
Centro Callan Apartments
100 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeside Village 4170 Springlake Dr, San Leandro, CA 94578, USA | $1,586 | $1,866 | $2.36 | 4 (170) | 3 |
| 2 | Woodchase Apartment Homes 2795 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94578, USA | $1,899 | $2,155 | $3.33 | 4.2 (122) | 9 |
| 3 | Junction Flats Apartments 816 W A St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA | $1,970 | $2,074 | $3.32 | 3.5 (33) | 5 |
| 4 | Bon Aire Apartments 20499 Santa Maria Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA | $1,999 | $1,999 | $4.07 | 4.8 (18) | 1 |
| 5 | Vista Creek Apartments 22432 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA | $2,349 | $2,554 | $3.41 | 4.8 (22) | 3 |
| 6 | Lincoln Landing 22335 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541, USA | $2,404 | $3,327 | $3.26 | 3.9 (367) | 12 |
| 7 | Centro Callan Apartments 100 Callan Ave, San Leandro, CA 94577, USA | $2,499 | $2,845 | $4.29 | 4.9 (114) | 7 |
Explore Each Property
Lakeside Village
4 (170)4170 Springlake Dr, San Leandro, CA 94578, USA
Woodchase Apartment Homes
4.2 (122)2795 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94578, USA
Junction Flats Apartments
3.5 (33)816 W A St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
Bon Aire Apartments
4.8 (18)20499 Santa Maria Ave, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA
Vista Creek Apartments
4.8 (22)22432 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA
Lincoln Landing
3.9 (367)22335 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
Hayward, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Hayward, CA is $2,784 per month, based on 54 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,586 at Lakeside Village to $3,150 at Legacy at Hayward Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,743/mo | $1,586/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $2,482/mo | $1,970/mo | 27 |
| 2 Bed | $3,163/mo | $2,006/mo | 24 |
| 3 Bed | $3,938/mo | $3,938/mo | 1 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Hayward, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Hayward, CA averages $2,482/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,163/mo. At the local median household income of $113,775, that works out to 29% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Hayward, CA at $2,360/mo. The current tracked market average runs 18% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Hayward, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Hayward, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$111,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,784/mo.
Comfortable income
$134,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,586/mo), you need to earn at least $63,000/year.
Median household income in Hayward, CA is $113,775 , about 15% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Hayward, CA
Overall prices in Hayward, CA runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Hayward, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,784 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $8,920/mo |
Population
159,201
Median household income
$113,775
Census median rent
$2,360/mo
Rent as % of income
32.0%
Median age
38.2
Mean commute
34 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Hayward, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Hayward, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | +3% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | +15% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -18% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -9% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -1% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +20% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hayward, CA?
The average rent in Hayward, CA is $2,784 per month, based on 54 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Hayward, CA?
The lowest available rent in Hayward, CA starts at $1,586 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Hayward, CA average $2,482/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,970/mo across 27 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Hayward, CA average $3,163/mo. Units start from $2,006/mo across 24 units currently listed.
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