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Average Rent in Hayward, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Hayward, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,815/mo
▼ 4% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,008/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
65
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Hayward, CA
22 listed units across 5 buildings in Hayward, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $206/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerwood | Unit 4 | $3,795 | $2,555 | $1,240 |
| Summerwood | Unit 6 | $3,795 | $2,704 | $1,091 |
| Summerwood | Unit 3 | $2,501 | $2,231 | $270 |
| Village Properties & Associates | Unit 3 | $1,400 | $1,140 | $260 |
| Summerhill Terrace Apartments | Unit 306 | $2,898 | $2,699 | $199 |
| Lincoln Landing | Unit 8 | $3,434 | $3,284 | $150 |
| Amador Village | Unit 7526, Willow | $3,591 | $3,468 | $123 |
| Village Properties & Associates | Unit 1 | $1,570 | $1,450 | $120 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Hayward, CA
Compare average rent across Hayward, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hayward | $3,074 | $1,895 | 4 | 28 |
| Mission - Garin | $3,049 | $1,925 | 4 | 25 |
| Hayward 94578 | $2,507 | $2,199 | 1 | 5 |
| Hayward 94580 | $1,169 | $1,008 | 1 | 7 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Hayward, CA?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Hayward, CA is $2,815 per month across 10 apartment communities and 65 available units. Rents have decreased $110 (4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Village Properties & Associates starting at $1,008/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $2,453/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,317/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,357/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,243/mo.
Prices range from $1,008 to $4,389 per month. The most common price point is the $3,600 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Hayward, CA Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Hayward, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Hayward, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Properties & Associates | $1,008/mo | $1,169/mo | 7 | 4.7 |
| Silva Rental Properties | $1,895/mo | $2,645/mo | 2 | 5 |
| Marcotte Properties & Apartments | $1,925/mo | $1,993/mo | 5 | 3.7 |
| Junction Flats Apartments | $2,169/mo | $2,169/mo | 1 | 3.5 |
| Summerhill Terrace Apartments | $2,199/mo | $2,507/mo | 5 | 4 |
| Austin Commons | $2,200/mo | $2,613/mo | 4 | 3.7 |
| Summerwood | $2,205/mo | $2,779/mo | 10 | 3.8 |
Google Search Trends for Hayward, CA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Hayward, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$113,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,815/mo.
Comfortable income
$135,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,008/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Hayward, CA is $113,775 , about 16% 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) | $2,815 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $8,951/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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