Average Rent in Hayward, CA
8 apartment buildings, 56 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Hayward, CACheapest
$2,155/mo
Junction Flats Apartments
Properties
8
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Units
56
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Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Hayward, CA.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Hayward, CA Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Junction Flats Apartments
816 W A St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
The Brook on Center
22281 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA
Summerwood
21701 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
Austin Commons
50 Austin Ave, Hayward, CA 94544, USA
Summerhill Terrace Apartments
15267 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94578, USA
Lincoln Landing
22335 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
Amador Village
24080 Amador St, Hayward, CA 94544, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junction Flats Apartments 816 W A St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA | $2,155 | $2,309 | $3.18/ft² | 3.5 (33) | 6 |
| 2 | The Brook on Center 22281 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA | $2,175 | $2,636 | $2.85/ft² | 3.9 (28) | 7 |
| 3 | Summerwood 21701 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541, USA | $2,195 as of Oct 5 | $2,534 | $3.38/ft² | 3.8 (58) | 5 |
| 4 | Austin Commons 50 Austin Ave, Hayward, CA 94544, USA | $2,200 | $2,613 | $2.82/ft² | 3.7 (41) | 4 |
| 5 | Summerhill Terrace Apartments 15267 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94578, USA | $2,250 | $2,622 | $3.00/ft² | 4 (37) | 11 |
| 6 | Lincoln Landing 22335 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541, USA | $2,645 | $3,383 | $3.32/ft² | 3.9 (367) | 28 |
| 7 | Amador Village 24080 Amador St, Hayward, CA 94544, USA | $2,785 as of Oct 5 | $3,141 | $2.77/ft² | 3.6 (33) | 6 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Junction Flats Apartments
3.5 (33)816 W A St, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
The Brook on Center
3.9 (28)22281 Center St, Castro Valley, CA 94546, USA
Summerwood
3.8 (58)21701 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
Austin Commons
3.7 (41)50 Austin Ave, Hayward, CA 94544, USA
Summerhill Terrace Apartments
4 (37)15267 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94578, USA
Lincoln Landing
3.9 (367)22335 Foothill Blvd, Hayward, CA 94541, USA
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Hayward, CA neighborhoods
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Hayward, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Hayward, CA is $2,970 per month, based on 56 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,155 at Junction Flats Apartments to $4,489 at Lincoln Landing.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,781/mo | $2,645/mo | 5 |
| 1 Bed | $2,479/mo | $2,155/mo | 11 |
| 2 Bed | $3,058/mo | $2,316/mo | 38 |
| 3 Bed | $4,464/mo | $4,439/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $2,479/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,058/mo. At the local median household income of $113,775, that works out to 31% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
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 26% 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
$119,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,970/mo.
Comfortable income
$143,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,155/mo), you need to earn at least $86,000/year.
Median household income in Hayward, CA is $113,775 , about 20% 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) | $2,970 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $9,106/mo |
Population
159,201
Median household income
$113,775
Census median rent
$2,360/mo
Census rent burden
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 | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,279 | +10% | -3.9% | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,479 | +17% | +1.1% | 34 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,833 | -5% | +0.8% | 33 |
| EL Cajon, CA | $2,586 | -13% | +31.3% | 30 |
| San Francisco, CA | $5,465 | +84% | +0.6% | 30 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,417 | -19% | +0.5% | 25 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hayward, CA?
The average rent in Hayward, CA is $2,970 per month, based on 56 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Hayward, CA?
The median asking rent in Hayward, CA is $2,770 per month, computed from 56 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,970/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Hayward, CA?
The lowest available rent in Hayward, CA starts at $2,155 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Hayward, CA average $2,479/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,155/mo across 11 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Hayward, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Hayward, CA average $3,058/mo. Units start from $2,316/mo across 38 units currently listed.
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