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Apartments for Rent in Hayward CA

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Explore Rent Prices Near Hayward, CA

Hayward, CA’s average rent price is $2,161 per month. Compare rent prices and available listings in nearby cities to find better value or more options that fit your budget.

Average Rent
Union City $2,563
Castro Valley $2,281
Newark $2,088
Fremont $2,785
Pleasanton $2,611

Average Monthly Rent is calculated using the average rent of active one-bedroom apartment listings.

Hayward, CA Apartments for Rent

Located in the East Bay, Hayward combines city living with natural surroundings. The rental market remains steady, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,102 and showing a 2% annual increase. Housing choices include downtown apartments and residential areas near California State University, East Bay. With two BART stations and easy freeway access, Hayward provides convenient transportation for Bay Area commuters. Outdoor spaces include the Hayward Regional Shoreline and Japanese Gardens, which features traditional design elements dating back generations.

Downtown Hayward showcases public art through its mural program, adding character to the streetscape. The California State University, East Bay campus sits atop the hills, while Chabot College adds to the educational landscape. Historic architecture dots the city, including the distinctive City Hall and the Green Shutter Hotel, a National Register of Historic Places landmark. The Hayward Public Library, completed in 2019, demonstrates the city's environmental leadership as a net-zero energy building.

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Hayward, CA Rental Insights

Hayward, CA has decent public transit. Many trips can be made by bus or rail, but a car is often needed for convenience.

Students renting in Hayward, CA have access to Cal State East Bay, Chabot College, Ohlone College, Newark, and Ohlone College, Fremont Campus.

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